Holy Basil.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Herbaceous perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Keep your plant in a warm area with plenty of sunlight to encourage bushy growth. Watch for wilting leaves, which usually signal that your plant needs a drink. Pinch back the tips regularly to help the plant stay full and prevent it from getting too leggy.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.

Abonado

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Poda

Regularly pinch off the top sets of leaves to encourage branching.

Trasplante

Repot when the roots begin to crowd the container.

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

10 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Short lived perennial, typically 1 to 3 years.

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is generally safe for human consumption in culinary amounts.

Niños

The plant is non toxic, but the small seeds and stems could pose a minor choking hazard if ingested by very young children.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the essential oils in the leaves.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in highly sensitive individuals during the peak flowering season.

Comestibilidad

While commonly used in teas and traditional medicine, consult a healthcare professional before regular consumption if you are pregnant or taking blood thinners.

Cómo identificarla

• Opposite, oval shaped green leaves
• Slightly serrated leaf edges
• Small purple or white flowers
• Strong, spicy, clove like scent
• Hairy stems and foliage

Altura

0,3 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,45m

Hojas

green, purple, deciduous

Flores

pink, purple, white, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small sap sucking insects that cluster on new growth.
• Root rot — Caused by overwatering or poor drainage in the soil.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, early summer

Cuidados en invierno

Bring containers indoors before the first frost. Keep in a bright, warm spot and reduce watering during the winter months.

En maceta

It is an excellent container plant, thriving in pots with good drainage and a minimum size of 20 centimeters.

Planting near tomatoes may improve their overall vigor and flavor.

Buenas compañeras

• Tomate — They are classic companions that grow well together in the garden.
• Pimiento morrón — Both plants enjoy similar soil and light conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Basil — A close relative commonly used for pesto and culinary dishes.

Ciencia

Familia

Lamiaceae

Género

Ocimum

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Indian subcontinent and tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Conservación

Not of conservation concern, though wild populations are sometimes overharvested for medicinal trade.

It grows as an annual or short lived perennial in tropical climates, often colonizing disturbed soils.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary herb, medicinal tea, ornamental container plant, spiritual offering

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

Can I grow it indoors?

It grows well indoors if placed in a very sunny window or under grow lights.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Ocimum comes from the Greek word for fragrant, while tenuiflorum refers to its slender flowers.

Bueno saberlo

• It is a staple in Ayurvedic medicine.
• The leaves have a distinct clove like scent.
• It is often referred to as Tulsi.
• It grows best in full sun.