Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Perennials
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
11*1
12 - 6
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, 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
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds
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
Bedding Plant, Container
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Common Name
Thai Basil
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Melampodium
In German
Hortensie
Melmpodiam
In French
Hortensia
Melmpodiam
In Spanish
Hortensia
Melmpodiam
In Greek
υδραγεία
Melmpodiam
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Melmpodiam
In Polish
Hortensja
Melmpodiam
In Latin
Hibiscus
Melmpodiam
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Thai Basil and Melampodium
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Melampodium? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Melampodium. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Melampodium 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 Melampodium 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 Melampodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Melampodium
Season and care of Thai Basil and Melampodium is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Melampodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Melampodium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Melampodium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Melampodium is Neutral.
Thai Basil and Melampodium Physical Information
Thai Basil and Melampodium physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Melampodium are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Melampodium leaf color: Green
Care of Thai Basil and Melampodium
Care of Thai Basil and Melampodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Melampodium 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 Melampodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.