Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Basil, African blue basil
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Basil
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
तुलसी
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Basilikum
In French
Lotus Sacré
basilic
In Spanish
loto sagrado
albahaca
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
manjericão
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
bazylia
In Latin
sacra Lotus
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Holy Basil
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Holy Basil Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Holy Basil are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Sacred Lotus and Holy Basil
Care of Sacred Lotus and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Sacred Lotus 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.