Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Thai Basil
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Hydrangea
candelabra
In German
Hortensie
Kandelaber
In French
Hortensia
candélabre
In Spanish
Hortensia
Candelabra
In Greek
υδραγεία
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Candelabra
In Polish
Hortensja
świeczniki
In Latin
Hibiscus
candelabra
Family
Lamiaceae
Araucariaceae
Properties of Thai Basil and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Candelabra. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Candelabra 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 Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Candelabra
Season and care of Thai Basil and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Candelabra Physical Information
Thai Basil and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Candelabra are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Thai Basil and Candelabra
Care of Thai Basil and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.