Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Vinca
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Vinca
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Vinca
citron basilic
In Spanish
Vinca
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Vinca
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Vinca
manjericão limão
In Polish
Vinca
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Galium
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Vinca and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Vinca and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Vinca and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Vinca and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Vinca and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Vinca and Lemon Basil
Care of Vinca and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.