Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Myristica fragrans
Holy basil-
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
-
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
In German
Muskatnuss
Basilikum
In French
noix de muscade
basilic
In Spanish
nuez moscada
albahaca
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
manjericão
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
bazylia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Basil
Season and care of Nutmeg and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Basil season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Basil Physical Information
Nutmeg and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Basil are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Basil
Care of Nutmeg and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.