Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Ocimum tenuiflorum, or Holy Basil, is an aromatic perennial herb valued for its medicinal and culinary uses. It features green to purplish leaves and small flowers, thriv
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade, at least 6 hours of direct sun.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
Temperature
Warm temperatures, sensitive to frost (20-30 °C).
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Light feeding during active growing season.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade, at least 6 hours of direct sun.
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Well-draining, fertile, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
Warm temperatures, sensitive to frost (20-30 °C).
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Light feeding during active growing season.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Medicinal, Vegetable, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Color
Green, Purple
Leaf Type
Ovate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusOcimum
- speciesOcimum tenuiflorum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Holy Basil is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets, and its leaves are widely consumed for culinary and medicinal purposes.