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Ocimum gratissimum

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Ocimum gratissimum, also known as clove basil, African basil, and in Hawaii as wild basil, is a species of basil. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia, and the Bismarck Archipelago, and naturalized in Polynesia, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama, West Indies, Brazil, and Bolivia.

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
NativeCentral Africa
LifespanPerennial; typically 3–7 years under tropical field conditions

Growing Conditions

Provide the right environment for African Basil to thrive.

Sunlight

IdealFull Sun

Temperature

Ideal18-30°C

Watering

CareModerate

Soil

SoilWell-drained

Best Growing Environment

Native to Central Africa, Southeast Asia, Southern Africa.

Seasonal Care

How to care for your Hibiscus throughout the year.

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