Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Burgandy, 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
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
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Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Basil
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
तुलसी
In German
Ringelblume
Basilikum
In French
pot Marigold
basilic
In Spanish
Caléndula
albahaca
In Greek
καλέντουλα
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
manjericão
In Polish
Pot Marigold
bazylia
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
ocimum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Holy Basil
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Holy Basil season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Holy Basil Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Holy Basil are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Pot Marigold and Holy Basil
Care of Pot Marigold and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.