Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Pineapple
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
अनानास
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Ananas
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Ananas
citron basilic
In Spanish
Piña
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Ανανάς
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
manjericão limão
In Polish
Ananas
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Pineapple
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Pineapple and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Lemon Basil season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Pineapple and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Pineapple and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Lemon Basil
Care of Pineapple and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.