Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Basil
In German
Ukiuki
Basilikum
In Spanish
Ukiuki
albahaca
In Greek
Ukiuki
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
manjericão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Season and Care of Ukiuki and Holy Basil
Season and care of Ukiuki and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Ukiuki and Holy Basil Physical Information
Ukiuki and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Holy Basil are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Ukiuki and Holy Basil
Care of Ukiuki and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.