Thai Basil

Citron

About Thai Basil and Citron

Thai Basil

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herb

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

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Number of Varieties

1005

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

11*1

12-9

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink, Lavender

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Thai Basil

Citron

In Hindi

Hydrangea

नीबू

In German

Hortensie

Zitrone

In French

Hortensia

Citron

In Spanish

Hortensia

Cidra

In Greek

υδραγεία

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Hortênsia

cidra

In Polish

Hortensja

Cytryna

In Latin

Hibiscus

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Lamiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1507

1 27800

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Properties of Thai Basil and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Citron? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Citron. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Citron 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 Citron 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 Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thai Basil and Citron

Season and care of Thai Basil and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Citron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Thai Basil and Citron Physical Information

Thai Basil and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Citron are as follows:

Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Thai Basil and Citron

Care of Thai Basil and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.