Clove Basil

Clove Basil Care

Ocimum Gratissimum

What is the plant

Ocimum gratissimum – shrub‎ type of basil genus Ocimum also known as Clove basil or African basil, Ocimum gratissimum perennial evergreen or annual plant used as edible plant for the leaves also used as ornamental plant and it’s fragrant, grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone: 12+ (perennial), 5-12 (as annual).Leaves color light green big soft with ovate-cordate shape with serrated edge. Flower color purple, small flowers grow on inflorescence.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Clove Basil grows in wet tropics. it requires regular watering, especially when the plant is young (first 3-4 years). overwatering must be avoided.
Pruning
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
Fertilizer
An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during growth period is recommended.

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Sunlight
Medium-light/Partly shaded – This is where the plant gets some morning sun or some afternoon sun. Morning sun is less intense than afternoon sun, so putting your plants a few meters in from an East facing window works for the maximum sun while reducing the risk of burning.
Soil
The East window is often considered the best window for houseplants as its cooler than the west window without the dangers of overheating. West windows received full sun for part of the day and bright light for the rest, great for flowering plants.
Temperature
If the weather drops below 50 degrees, provide protection

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Container
Plants that don't like a lot of moisture will need a drainage hole for moisture to escape and for airflow to circulate through the pot. Another important function of drainage holes is to allow water to flush the soil of excess salts from fertilizers.
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