Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
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
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
citron basilic
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
manjericão limão
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lemon Basil
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree 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.