Sunny

Basil

Keep evenly moist with drainage; avoid persistent saturation.

Botanical name

Ocimum basilicum

Light starting point

Sunny

Watering approach

Keep evenly moist with drainage; avoid persistent saturation.

Understanding this entry

Inspect leaves and growing medium regularly. Adjust care to season, light, pot size and the condition of the plant rather than following a fixed watering date. Never use a care profile as proof that a plant is edible or safe for pets.

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