Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Thai Basil
common bean
In German
Hortensie
Gartenbohne
In French
Hortensia
Haricot
In Spanish
Hortensia
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
υδραγεία
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Feijão
In Polish
Hortensja
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
Hibiscus
wax bean
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Wax Bean
Season and care of Thai Basil and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Wax Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Wax Bean Physical Information
Thai Basil and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Wax Bean are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thai Basil and Wax Bean
Care of Thai Basil and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.