Ocimum Basilicum
4.7 out of 5 (181 experiences)
Also known as
Sweet Basil, Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, Basil, Genovese Basil, Christmas Basil, Red Rubin, Lemon Basil, Emerald Tower Basil, lettuce Leaf basil, Basil 'Pesto Perpetuo', Dark Opal Basil and Italian Basil
Taxonomy
Ocimum basilicum
Ocimum
Lamiaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Ocimum Basilicum
How often to water your Ocimum Basilicum
Ocimum Basilicum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Sweet Basil in your home
Ocimum Basilicum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ocimum Basilicum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ocimum Basilicum in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Ocimum Basilicum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ocimum Basilicum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My basil is turning yellow and loosing leaves, this may be because it is flowering all over, does this mean it’s the end of its life? Or can I save my basil?
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It’s looking sad and wilted, with yellowed leaves. What can I do to make it more green, strong and bountiful? #SweetBasil
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How much should I water my Sweet Basil per 8 days? #SweetBasil
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Some of the leaves are turning black. This is the first time I am potting basil so any tips will be appreciated. #SweetBasil
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Im getting a lot of brown stems on my basil plant and not much new growth. What should I do? #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #
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What can I do if my plant looks droopy? I just sat it outside in direct sunlight. #SweetBasil
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Leaves look sad #SweetBasil
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Droopy basil! What do I do? Haven't had it for long, but it feels very weak and droopy #basil #sweetbasil #help
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Is my Vito too far gone? 😞 #SweetBasil
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I just got this plant and I’m worried it won’t get enough sun. My apartment is on the first floor and faces north, so it only gets a few hours of direct sunlight. Do y’all think it will die? Ps I’m in Texas and it’s well over 100 degrees each day #SweetBasil
Care Summary for Ocimum Basilicum
Ocimum Basilicum
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.