Basil Plant || Ocimum Basilicum || شجرة الريحان || Aromatic Herb UAE & KSA

The Basil Plant (Ocimum basilicum) شجرة الريحان is a versatile and aromatic herb widely known for its incredible health and culinary benefits. Basil is not only a flavorful addition to your food but also offers numerous medicinal properties. With its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-stress qualities, Basil can help improve digestive health, clear skin, reduce stress, and even support mental well-being. In addition to its use in teas and cooking, basil’s essential oils can cleanse and rejuvenate the skin by removing dirt, impurities, and blocking pores.

In Dubai & KSA, Basil is popular for its numerous health benefits, such as enhancing mood and boosting the immune system. Whether you're using it in salads, soups, or as an aromatic garnish, this easy-to-grow herb brings flavor and wellness to your home.

🌿 Why Choose the Basil Plant?
✅ Highly aromatic, perfect for culinary uses in salads, teas, and sauces
✅ Supports healthy digestion, skin, and overall well-being
✅ Rich in anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-stress properties
✅ Easy to grow in both part shade and full sun
✅ Delivered healthy with premium soil & safe arrival guarantee

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

• Common Name: Basil, Sweet Basil, شجرة الريحان

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Origin: Tropical regions, native to Asia and Africa

• Height: 0.3-0.6 meters (Max height)

• Spread: 0.3 meters

• Sunlight Needs: Part shade to full sun

• Water Requirement: Medium (keep soil moist but not waterlogged)

• Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining soil

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Leaves: Glossy green, aromatic leaves used in cooking and health remedies

• Fragrance: Yes (strong, refreshing aroma)

🌱 Care Tips:

• Plant in part shade or full sun with well-draining, moist soil

• Water regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but not soggy

• Trim regularly as per usage and to encourage bushy growth

• Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season

• Prune leaves to maintain shape and promote fresh growth

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Basil Plant (Ocimum basilicum) in a nursery pot

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Expert care guide for successful growth