Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Peppertree
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Peppertree
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Peppertree
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Peppertree
citron basilic
In Spanish
peppertree
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Peppertree
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Peppertree
manjericão limão
In Polish
Peppertree
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Peppertree
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Peppertree and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Peppertree and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Peppertree and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Peppertree and Lemon Basil
Care of Peppertree and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.