Ocimum gratissimum growing shrub type of basil genus Ocimum also known as Clove basil or African basil, Ocimum gratissimum perennial evergreen or annual plant, grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone: 12+ (perennial), 5-12 (as annual).
Ocimum gratissimum leaves
Leaves color light green big soft with ovate-cordate shape with serrated edge.
Flower color purple, small flowers grow on inflorescence.
Ocimum gratissimum for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Ocimum gratissimum growing and care:
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary use vegetative reproduction in Ocimum gratissimum?
Not necessary but possible vegetative reproduction
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Recommended planting season?
Spring as annual, spring, summer, autumn as perennial
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, in warm place strong place
Pruning season:
All the season
How to prune:
Prune in the beginning of the bloom
What is the size of a Ocimum gratissimum?
40-60cm, 16-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Small purple flower that grow on inflorescence
Thinning the bloom:
Should thinning the inflorescence when they start to bloom, all the strength of the plant go to the blossom
Pollination is done by:
Bees, butterfly
Grow from seeds
Sowing requirement:
Small round brown seeds
Saving seeds until sowing:
Room temperature, dry
Sowing season:
Spring
Planting spacing:
15-25 cm
Depth of Sowing:
0.4-0.6 cm
Conditions for seeds germinate:
Moist, Full sun
Watering requires for Seeds:
Big amount of water
Germination time:
5-17 days
Condition of seedling:
Well drained soil
Do the seeds require burying?
No
Vegetative Reproduction
How to make Vegetative Reproduction in Ocimum gratissimum?
Cutting
The best time for vegetative reproduction in Ocimum gratissimum:
Spring, early summer
How much time does it take to grow roots in vegetative reproduction?
1-2 weeks
What is the treatment for vegetative reproduction in Ocimum gratissimum?
Put in glass of water and change the water every few days
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
Recommend to trim the big leaves but not old leaves
Information about leaves:
Green leaves in ovate-cordate shape with serrated edge
Uses of Ocimum gratissimum leaves:
Salad
Scientific name:
Ocimum gratissimum
