Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
ANANAS
Common Name
Purple Basil
Pineapple
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
अनानास
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Ananas
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Ananas
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Piña
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Abacaxi
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Ananas
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Pineapple
Season and care of Purple Basil and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Purple Basil and Pineapple Physical Information
Purple Basil and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Pineapple are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Purple Basil and Pineapple
Care of Purple Basil and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.