{"id":93033,"date":"2025-05-29T16:13:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/greek-basil-in-a-plastic-pot-12cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:13:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:13:37","slug":"greek-basil-in-a-plastic-pot-12cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/plants\/indoor-plants\/greek-basil-in-a-plastic-pot-12cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Basil in a plastic pot (12cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Attention! Due to this plant&#8217;s fragility, <strong>it is only available for delivery in Lisbon<\/strong>. This prevents potential transport damage over longer distances. We apologize for the inconvenience.<\/p>\n<p>Greek Basil (<em>Ocimum minimum<\/em>) is one of the most traditional and cherished plants in Portuguese culture, closely associated with the Popular Saints festivals, especially Saint Anthony. Known for its intense aroma and small green leaves, it&#8217;s a must-have at the Popular Saints festivals and a symbol of joy, friendship, and good wishes. With compact growth and easy maintenance, it&#8217;s perfect for pots, window boxes, and small outdoor or bright indoor spaces. Beyond its ornamental value, it naturally scents the air, adds a genuine Portuguese touch to your home or balcony, and when outdoors, its flowers attract bees and other pollinators, supporting local biodiversity. According to tradition, you should enjoy the aroma of Greek basil by gently brushing your hand over the leaves and then smelling your hand, preserving the plant and its scent for longer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific name<\/strong>: <em>Ocimum minimum<\/em><br \/><strong>Common name<\/strong>: Greek Basil<br \/><strong>Fam\u00edlia<\/strong>: <em>Lamiaceae<\/em><br \/><strong>Origin<\/strong>: South Asia and tropical regions of Asia<br \/><strong>Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plant (and indoor)<br \/><strong>Approximate height<\/strong>: 25 cm<br \/><strong>Pot diameter<\/strong>: 10.5 cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>CUIDADOS<\/strong><br \/><strong>Light<\/strong>: Prefers very bright spots or a few hours of direct sun, especially in the morning. In low-light areas, it tends to grow less compact.<br \/><strong>Watering<\/strong>: Keep the soil slightly moist, without waterlogging. Water regularly during warmer months, avoiding letting the soil dry out completely.<br \/><strong>Temperature<\/strong>: It&#8217;s sensitive to cold and frost, so it should be protected during colder months.<br \/><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.<br \/><strong>Life cycle<\/strong>: Annual plant. After flowering and seed production, it naturally completes its life cycle and is usually replaced by new plants the following spring.<br \/><strong>Fertilisation<\/strong>: Benefits from light applications of herb or vegetable fertiliser during spring and summer.<br \/><strong>Pruning<\/strong>: Regularly removing branch tips and flowers helps keep the plant compact and extends its growing season by delaying seed formation.<br \/><strong>Pet Friendly<\/strong>: Generally considered safe for dogs and cats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Fact<\/strong>: The Greek Basil traditionally sold during the Popular Saints festivals is almost always treated as a seasonal annual, unlike common Basil (<em>Ocimum basilicum<\/em>), which in tropical climates (not exactly our case!) can behave as a short-lived perennial.<\/p>\n<p>WARNING! Representative photograph \u2013 the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog and is for reference only. The plant supplied will be similar to the photograph, but may vary in shape, appearance, or size depending on its growth cycle stage (e.g., leaf shade, presence or absence of flowers, etc.). The indicated height includes the plastic pot shown in the photograph.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attention! Due to this plant&#8217;s fragility, it is only available for delivery in Lisbon. This prevents potential transport damage over longer distances. We apologize for the inconvenience. Greek Basil (Ocimum minimum) is one of the most traditional and cherished plants in Portuguese culture, closely associated with the Popular Saints festivals, especially Saint Anthony. 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