How to Care for Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy basil)

Korean name: 홀리바질(툴시)

Holy basil, also known as Tulsi, is a herbaceous plant with rich green leaves and a slightly spicy aroma. It grows well with regular pruning, plenty of sunlight, and well-drained soil.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: India and Southeast Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: herb, aromatic, beginner-friendly, indoor cultivation, ornamental
• Also known as: Holy basil, Tulsi

Care Guide

• Light: Requires ample direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Ocimum tenuiflorum?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ocimum tenuiflorum?

It likes Requires ample direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers fertile, well-draining soil..

Is Ocimum tenuiflorum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ocimum tenuiflorum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season..