Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Purple Basil
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Rotkohl
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Chou rouge
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Purple Basil
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Purple Basil Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Purple Basil are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Red Cabbage and Purple Basil
Care of Red Cabbage and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.