Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Orange, Valencia Orange
Purple Basil
In Hindi
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Valencia-orange
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
orange de Valence
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Naranja Valencia
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Valencia Orange
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Valencia Laranja
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Valencia Pomarańczowy
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Aliquam Valencia
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Valencia Orange and Purple Basil
Season and care of Valencia Orange and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Valencia Orange and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Valencia Orange and Purple Basil Physical Information
Valencia Orange and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Valencia Orange and Purple Basil are as follows:
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Valencia Orange and Purple Basil
Care of Valencia Orange and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Valencia Orange 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.