Italian Basil Live Plant – 1 Pot with 2 Plants – Ocimum basilicum

Italian Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular culinary herb valued for its large, aromatic green leaves and classic basil flavor. It is well suited for kitchen gardens, patios, containers, and indoor growing with sufficient sunlight.

This listing includes 1 pot containing 2 live Italian Basil plants. The plants are potted and suitable for indoor or outdoor cultivation. Italian Basil performs best with ample sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular watering without leaving the soil excessively wet.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Shipping Restriction:
Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to restricted locations. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled. This item cannot be shipped to California.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 potted set containing 2 live Italian Basil plants
• Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
• Large, aromatic green leaves suited to culinary use
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor growing
• Performs best with ample sunlight and well-drained soil
• Regular watering is recommended without overwatering
• Suitable for containers, patios, kitchen gardens, and indoor herb collections
• No shipping to California

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 pot
• 2 live Italian Basil plants per pot
• Potted plant form
• Soil included

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Italian Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Plant Type: Culinary herb
Life Cycle: Annual
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Full sun preferred
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Regular/medium watering; avoid overwatering
USDA Zone: Not specified
Plant Form: Potted
Growth Stage: Live plant
Quantity: 2 plants per pot
Pot Quantity: 1 pot
Shipping Restriction: California

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Italian Basil?
A specific USDA hardiness zone was not provided. Italian Basil is generally grown as a warm-season herb or as a container plant in cooler climates.

2. How much sunlight does Italian Basil need?
Italian Basil grows best with plenty of sunlight. A bright, sunny location is recommended.

3. How much water does Italian Basil need?
Italian Basil prefers regular watering. Keep the soil appropriately moist while avoiding excessive or constantly saturated soil.

4. What is the growth habit of Italian Basil?
Italian Basil is a leafy culinary herb with an upright, branching growth habit that responds well to harvesting and pruning.

5. Can Italian Basil be grown in a container?
Yes. This listing is already supplied as 2 plants in 1 pot, making it suitable for container and patio growing.