Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
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Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Thai Basil
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Hydrangea
red alder
In German
Hortensie
rot-Erle
In French
Hortensia
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Hortensia
aliso rojo
In Greek
υδραγεία
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Hortensja
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Hibiscus
red alnus
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Thai Basil and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Red Alder. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Red Alder
Season and care of Thai Basil and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Red Alder Physical Information
Thai Basil and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Red Alder are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thai Basil and Red Alder
Care of Thai Basil and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.