Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ornamental
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
11*1
12 - 1
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, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Medium
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Thai Basil
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
Hydrangea
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Hortensie
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Hortensia
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
Hortensia
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
υδραγεία
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Hortensja
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Hibiscus
GOMPHRENA globosa
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Globe Amaranth season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth
Care of Thai Basil and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.