Holy Basil.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Herbaceous perennial

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

2 to 3 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 10 à 12

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

Repot when the roots begin to crowd the container.

Sol

Well draining, fertile soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

10 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Short lived perennial, typically 1 to 3 years.

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,45m

Feuilles

green, purple, deciduous

Fleurs

pink, purple, white, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

spring, early summer

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Lamiaceae

Genre

Ocimum

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Indian subcontinent and tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

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

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.