Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
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Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Holy basil-
Habitat
All sorts of environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Basil
In Hindi
Pelargonium
तुलसी
In German
Pelargonium
Basilikum
In French
Pelargonium
basilic
In Spanish
Pelargonium
albahaca
In Greek
Pelargonium
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
pelargônio
manjericão
In Polish
Pelargonium
bazylia
In Latin
Pelargonium
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Basil
Season and care of Pelargonium and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Pelargonium and Basil Physical Information
Pelargonium and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Basil are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Pelargonium and Basil
Care of Pelargonium and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.