Thai Basil Cutting – 1 Live Cutting – Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is an aromatic culinary herb valued for its deep green foliage, purple stems, fragrant flowers, and distinctive sweet, spicy flavor with anise-like notes. It is commonly grown as an edible garden herb and container plant.

The seller description states that 1 fresh live Thai basil cutting is included. The listing title says “2 Thai Basil Cuttings,” while the seller's detailed “What You'll Receive” section states 1 cutting and the Number in Pack field also lists 1. This quantity discrepancy should be confirmed before publishing.

Plant Form: Live cutting.
Item Length: 8 inches, as provided in the listing.
Quantity: Seller description states 1 cutting; title states 2 cuttings.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Live Thai Basil cutting
• Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
• Seller description states 1 fresh cutting
• Item length listed as 8 inches
• Deep green leaves with purple stems
• Edible culinary herb with aromatic foliage
• Fast-growing, warm-season plant
• Suitable for outdoor gardens and containers
• Quantity discrepancy: title says 2; detailed description and pack field say 1

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Thai Basil cutting according to the detailed seller description
• Cutting/leaf plant material
• No pot or substrate quantity specified

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Thai Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
Plant Type: Culinary herb
Life Cycle: Tender annual; perennial in frost-free climates
Flower/Fruit Color: Not provided
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Water: Regular watering during establishment
USDA Zone: Not provided by seller
Plant Form: Live cutting
Item Length: 8 inches
Color: Deep green leaves with purple stems
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Climate: Humid subtropical, Mediterranean, subtropical, temperate, tropical
Quantity: Conflict — title says 2; seller description says 1; Number in Pack says 1

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Thai Basil?
The seller does not provide specific USDA hardiness zones. Thai basil is described as a warm-season herb that should be protected from frost and freezing temperatures.

2. How much sunlight does Thai Basil need?
Thai basil is listed as suitable for full sun to partial shade.

3. How much water does Thai Basil need?
The seller recommends regular watering while the plant is establishing.

4. What is the growth habit of Thai Basil?
Thai basil is described as a fast-growing herb with an upright, branching growth habit.

5. Can Thai Basil be grown in containers?
Yes. The seller specifically lists container gardening among its suitable uses.