Origin
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Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
11-1
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Triticale
Purple Basil
In Hindi
triticale
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Triticale
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
triticale
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
triticale
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
triticale
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
pszenżyto
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Triticum
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Lamiales
Genus
Triticosecale
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Triticale and Purple Basil
Season and care of Triticale and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Triticale and Purple Basil Physical Information
Triticale and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Purple Basil are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Triticale and Purple Basil
Care of Triticale and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.