Scientific name:
Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
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German name:
Thai-Basilikum
Filipino name:
Thai Basil
Family:
Lamiaceae
Native range:
Tropical Asia. Cultivated throughout Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Description:
Thai Basil is an aromatic perennial herb in tropical climates and an annual in cooler regions. It forms a bushy plant with green leaves, purple stems, and purple flower spikes. The leaves have a distinctive sweet, spicy flavor with notes of anise and licorice. It is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine and is easy to grow in containers and gardens.
Water:
Moderate. Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil. Do not allow prolonged drought.
Sunlight:
Full sun to light partial shade. Best growth occurs with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Propagation:
Seeds and stem cuttings.
Edibility:
Edible leaves, flowers, and young shoots.
Usage:
– Culinary herb
Plant diary:
2026-05-22: Received seedlings from the Lazada shop The Dirty Gloves PH for 20 PHP.
2026-06-08: Planted in a pot with 2 liter volume. At the location: outdoor bamboo shelf. Half sun half shadow.