Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Purple Basil
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
बोतल ट्री
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Flaschenbaum
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Ocimum
brachychiton
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Purple Basil and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Basil and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Purple Basil and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Purple Basil and Bottle Tree
Care of Purple Basil and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.