Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
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Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Thai Basil
Limequat
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Limequat
In German
Hortensie
Limequat
In French
Hortensia
Limequat
In Spanish
Hortensia
Limequat
In Greek
υδραγεία
Limequat
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Limequat
In Polish
Hortensja
Limequat
In Latin
Hibiscus
Limequat
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Thai Basil and Limequat
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Limequat? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Limequat. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Limequat 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 Limequat 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 Limequat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Limequat
Season and care of Thai Basil and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Thai Basil and Limequat Physical Information
Thai Basil and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Limequat are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thai Basil and Limequat
Care of Thai Basil and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.