Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Michael'
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An attractive, mounded perennial, grown as an annual, with highly aromatic, mid-green leaves and spikes of purple tinged flowers in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Michael' (Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Michael')
- Genus
- Ocimum
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Michael'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Michael'
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Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Michael' care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stress
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stress
Fertilizing
FertilizingNitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks in active growth
Pruning
PruningPinch out flower heads as they appear to encourage continued leaf growth. If left to flower, cut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in gentle heat in spring under glass or indoors, or sow in-situ in summer. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Growing
GrowingGrow as an annual, indoors, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Can move outdoors in summer. Best grown in a container. See basil cultivation for more information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids or leafhoppers
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