Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Polynesia
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
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Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Purple Basil
False Aralia
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Aralia
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
falsch Aralia
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
faux Aralia
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Aralia false
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Purple Basil and False Aralia
Season and care of Purple Basil and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and False Aralia Physical Information
Purple Basil and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and False Aralia are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Purple Basil and False Aralia
Care of Purple Basil and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.