Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Thai Basil
False Indigo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
इंडिगो
In German
Hortensie
falsches Indigo
In French
Hortensia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
false Indigo
In Polish
Hortensja
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Hibiscus
falsum indicum
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Thai Basil and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and False Indigo. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and False Indigo
Season and care of Thai Basil and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and False Indigo Physical Information
Thai Basil and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and False Indigo are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Thai Basil and False Indigo
Care of Thai Basil and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.