Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Yucca
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
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Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
शकरकंद
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Palmlilie
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Yucca
citron basilic
In Spanish
Yucca
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Yucca
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
iúca
manjericão limão
In Polish
yucca
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Yucca
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Yuca and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Yuca and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Yuca and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Yuca and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Lemon Basil
Care of Yuca and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yuca 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.