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Holy Basil

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Holy Basil and Purple Basil Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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

Soil pH

Neutral
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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

Watering Holy Basil and Purple Basil

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Holy Basil and Purple Basil Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Holy Basil and Purple Basil care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Holy Basil and Purple Basil is as follows:

  • Watering Holy Basil in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Holy Basil in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Purple Basil in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Purple Basil in Winter: Average Water

Holy Basil and Purple Basil Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Holy Basil and Purple Basil diseases is very important factor of Holy Basil and Purple Basil Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Holy Basil: Red blotch
  • Purple Basil: Red blotch

Holy Basil and Purple Basil Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Holy Basil and Purple Basil care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Holy Basil and Purple Basil pruning is done as follows:

  • Holy Basil pruning: Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly

  • Purple Basil pruning: Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Holy Basil and Purple Basil fertilizers are as follows:

  • Holy Basil fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Purple Basil fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer