Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Thai Basil
Crenshaw Melon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
खरबूजा
In German
Hortensie
Zuckermelone
In French
Hortensia
Melon
In Spanish
Hortensia
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
υδραγεία
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Hortensja
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
Hibiscus
Crenshaw Melon
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Thai Basil and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.