Ocimum tenuiflorum is considered a tonic for the body, mind, and spirit, commonly known as holy basil, sacred Basil or tulsi, an aromatic perennial plant. It is used as a culinary and medicinal herb. Often added to stir-fry dishes and spicy soups because of its peppery taste. It is eaten raw or cooked, added to salads, used as a flavoring, or made into tea.Allium tuberosum is commonly known as garlic chives or Chinese leek. Also commonly called Chinese chives because the plant is grown extensively in China for culinary purposes. It is a species of onion native to southwestern parts of the Chinese province of Shanxi. The leaves, flowers/flower buds, and bulbs can be eaten raw or cooked. The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent.
Onion chives are an easy-to-grow herb plant. It has grass-like leaves and the plants grow best in full sun, though they will tolerate light shade.
Sunlight: Direct Sunlight
Water: Water when soil feels dry to the touch, do not over-water.
Fertiliser: Keep your plant in top form by feeding it every few weeks with a dilute solution of liquid fertiliser or sprinkling solid fertiliser over the soil.
Plant Size:
Ocimum tenuiflorum, Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Tulsi
Plant Height: Approx. 40cm (vary in sizes) ; Rootball Size: 21cmØ x 14cmH
Allium tuberosum, Chinese Chives
Plant Size: Approx. 30cm (vary in sizes) ; Rootball Size: 15cmØ x 12cmH
Allium cepa, Common Onion, Onion Chives
Plant Size: Approx. 25-30cm (vary in sizes) ; Rootball Size: 15cmØ x 12cmH
Pot Type: Plant comes in a brown plastic landscape pot (with drainage holes)
* Product photo shown is for reference only. Actual plant colour, type, size and arrangement may differ from photo.
* Kindly take note when you're purchasing matching pot, the diameter has to be larger than the rootball size.