Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Holy basil-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
11-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brownish Red
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Basil
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
तुलसी
In German
Holz Bambus
Basilikum
In French
bois Bambou
basilic
In Spanish
bambú
albahaca
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
manjericão
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
bazylia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Basil
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Timber Bamboo and Basil Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Basil are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Timber Bamboo and Basil
Care of Timber Bamboo and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.