Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae
About this plant
Aromatic kitchen herb, fast growing. Pinch stems for bushier growth and water generously.
Schedule
- water
- every 3–5 days
- fertilizer
- every 22 days
- repotting
- every year
- Light
- Direct sun
- Humidity
- Medium
- Temperature
- 15–30°C
Sources
Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.