Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Thai Basil
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
चेरी प्लम
In German
Hortensie
cherry Plum
In French
Hortensia
Prunus
In Spanish
Hortensia
cherry Plum
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
cherry Plum
In Polish
Hortensja
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Hibiscus
cerasus PRUNUM
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Thai Basil and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Thai Basil and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Thai Basil and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Thai Basil and Cherry Plum
Care of Thai Basil and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.