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basil bonsai tree Basil Bonsai SeedsOcimum basilicum Basil Bonsai Ocimum basilicum Basil Bonsai is a charming, compact annual herb, valued for its miniature leaves and naturally neat, spherical growth habit. Growing to only 6 to 12 inches tall with a similar spread, this variety is perfect for windowsills, tabletop planters, and garden edging where a decorative, manicured look is desired without constant pruning. Unlike large leaf Genovese types, Bonsai Basil forms a dense, bushy globe
Ocimum basilicum Basil Bonsai
Ocimum basilicum Basil Bonsai is a charming, compact annual herb, valued for its miniature leaves and naturally neat, spherical growth habit. Growing to only 6 to 12 inches tall with a similar spread, this variety is perfect for windowsills, tabletop planters, and garden edging where a decorative, manicured look is desired without constant pruning. Unlike large-leaf Genovese types, Bonsai Basil forms a dense, bushy globe of tiny aromatic leaves, offering intense flavor in a package that looks as good as it tastes.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- The tiny, uniform leaves require no chopping and are perfect for sprinkling whole over caprese salads, pizzas, and pasta dishes for a burst of concentrated basil flavor.
- Excellent for making fine-textured pestos or infusing into vinegars and oils, where the potent essential oils shine.
- Ideally suited for container gardening and edible landscaping, doubling as an ornamental plant that adds structure and fragrance to patios and balconies.
Characteristics
- Foliage: Miniature, bright green, oval leaves that are roughly the size of a fingernail; highly aromatic with a spicy, clove-anise undertone.
- Growth Habit: Naturally forms a tight, mounded, globe-like shape that resembles a small bonsai tree; requires little to no shaping to maintain its form.
- Flowers: Produces small spikes of tiny white or pale purple flowers in late summer, which should be pinched off to maintain the sweet flavor of the leaves.
- Seeds: Tiny, black, tear-shaped seeds harvested from dried flower spikes; easy to save for next season, though the plant is best started fresh each year.
Growing Requirements
- Sun: Thrives in full sun; requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light to maintain its tight, compact shape and maximize essential oil production.
- Soil: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5; warm soil is essential for germination and vigorous growth.
- Water: Requires consistent, moderate watering; keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and try to water at the base to prevent fungal issues in the dense foliage.
- Spacing: Plant seeds or transplants 8 to 10 inches apart; their compact nature allows for tighter spacing than standard basil varieties.
- Maintenance: Harvest sprigs or individual leaves regularly; pinch off any flower buds immediately to prevent the stems from becoming woody and the leaves bitter.
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★★★★★ 5
Best Sunscreen and Reef Safe
Style: Spray (6 Oz)
I've been using this sunscreen for a couple of years now and this is the one! The lotion and the spray are both great, smell good and are reef friendly and organic. They are pricey but my skin appreciates the extra!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Worked well near the equator
Style: SPF 50
I bought this product because I was going to be in the field for a month, outside, every day, all day, in Tanzania at high altitude. A severe sunburn would be hard to treat in the remote area we were in, but also I am very careful about protecting my skin from aging. I had to have mineral based sunscreen because as a whitewater kayaker I know it’s the only truly water resistant kind and it was going to be sweaty. And since I knew I was going to be putting it on every day, and we didn’t have running water in the field (bucket showers only) I didn’t want it to feel gross. (I really wanted to try the spray but I didn’t want to put anything pressurized in my luggage.) And I had already discovered the Coola face sunscreen (30spf version) which had impressed me with how silky smooth and not greasy it is. Now this IS greasier because it is a higher SPF. BUT I think this product is as good as you’re going to get with the protection you’re getting. Like I said, I’m a white water tiger, so I have used a LOT of mineral sunscreens. This was hands down the most comfortable one I’ve used. And it was effective. I didn’t burn once—only time I did burn was when I forgot to put it on one day toward the end of the trip, when we were out for just a couple hours—and I got the first 2nd degree burn I’ve ever had in my life. That was what this stuff had protected me from, all day every day, the entire trip. I did tan a little but I think that was mostly from the few times I was not covered during short bouts or it was cloudy. For my face I used the Coola 50spf face product.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
★★★★★ 5
Love this stuff!
Style: SPF 50
I use this every day and I love how it is frangrance free and creamy. I have a very fair complexion and I will say it leaves a slight white cast but it doesn’t bother me because it almost makes my fairness more creamy looking. My skin texture has improved since wearing it daily and no allergies from it. I highly recommend especially if you have fairer skin otherwise it may leave a cast .
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Excellent mineral sunscreen with minimal white cast.
Style: SPF 50
This is one of the healthier sunscreens I’ve found so far. You’re not likely going to find a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave some white cast. However, this one rubs in pretty good with minimal cast.
You can dab on and rub in fairly easily… as long as you don’t use too much the white cast should be minimal. I am not sure how well this would work on darker skin tones. My arms are a medium skin tone… my legs are more of a light-medium tone.
I prefer mineral sunscreens, and this is the best one I found so far and compatible to Supergoop mineral play. If you liked that one, you would likely enjoy this Coola one too.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
★★★★★ 1
Would not recommend
Style: SPF 50
I literally never write reviews but felt compelled to write one for this sunscreen because I was very caught off guard by all the positive reviews. This sunscreen leaves the most insane white sheen that never soaks in and gets on EVERYTHING. I put this on and drove to the beach and had sunscreen on my car seat, the steering wheel, the center console, the door, EVERYWHERE!
It took forever to clean up and was such a hassle and that was after having let the sunscreen soak into my skin for an hour.
Also the sunscreen is really thick and difficult to spread and makes you look ghostly white. Plus, the sunscreen has a really odd odor that reminded me of play dough? That might not be a negative thing for everyone but I found it unpleasant.
There are definitely better mineral sunscreens out there. For the price I expected a much better product.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025