American Basil (Ocimum americanum)
American Basil (Ocimum americanum) is an aromatic herb with a strong, camphoraceous scent, often used in culinary applications and traditional medicine. It thrives in war
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Warm
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding
Care Requirements
Full sun
Needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flavor.
Keep soil consistently moist
Water when top soil is dry, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
Warm
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Outdoor
Light feeding
Fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Place Type
Pot, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Height
0.3 - 0.6 m
Spread
0.2 - 0.4 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
Small
Optimal Sunlight Lux
100000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusOcimum
- speciesOcimum americanum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
None