Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Thai Basil
Apricot
In Hindi
Hydrangea
खूबानी
In German
Hortensie
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
Hortensia
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
Hortensia
Albaricoque
In Greek
υδραγεία
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Apricot
In Polish
Hortensja
Morela
In Latin
Hibiscus
Apricot
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Rosids
Properties of Thai Basil and Apricot
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Apricot? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Apricot. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Apricot doesn't have thorns. Also Thai Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Thai Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Apricot has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thai Basil and Apricot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Apricot
Season and care of Thai Basil and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Apricot season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Apricot Physical Information
Thai Basil and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Apricot are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Thai Basil and Apricot
Care of Thai Basil and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.