Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Thai Basil
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Hydrangea
नेटाल बेर
In German
Hortensie
Natal Plum
In French
Hortensia
natal Plum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
υδραγεία
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Natal Plum
In Polish
Hortensja
Natal Plum
In Latin
Hibiscus
Natal Plum
Family
Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Thai Basil and Natal Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Natal Plum. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Natal Plum
Season and care of Thai Basil and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Natal Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Thai Basil and Natal Plum Physical Information
Thai Basil and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Natal Plum are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thai Basil and Natal Plum
Care of Thai Basil and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.