Ocimum minimum is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is sometimes referred to as bush basil in reference to the way this perennial grows. The foliage has aromatic leaves used for cooking.
Bush basil Care
Ocimum minimum
What is the plant
Ocimum minimum is a compact plant with very small, strongly scented leaves, less than 1cm long. Tiny white flowers occur in whorls or in terminal spikes. An essential oil obtained from the whole plant is used as a food flavouring and in perfumery, dental applications etc. The growing or dried plant is an effective insect repellent. It is a good plant to grow in the home, where it repels flies, or in the greenhouse where it can keep all manner of insect pests away from nearby plants.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9 - 11
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The best time for watering is when the soil’s surface is slightly dry. You can easily check this by doing the thumb test. If you can push in the surface of the soil more than two centimeters, it is still wet enough. If it is less than two centimeters, it is time for pouring. Avoid causing waterlogging, since this stimulates mould growth and accelerates the wilting.
Fertilizer
Outdoors, the expenditure on fertilizing is about once in every six weeks. In that case, use a fertilizer with nitrogen content.
Sunlight
Choose a sheltered position in full sun.
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Soil
The plant needs a loose soil that absorbs heat. It needs to be nutrient-rich, humous and permeable. Recommended pH: 6.5 to 7.2.
Temperature
Basil plants are sensitive to frost. They need to be planted in May when the temperatures are above 12°C.
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