Race to the death

I am currently conducting a race to see what can stay alive the longest - some basil or a little aloe vera plant I was given by a church going man.

The Aloe vera had been around longer, but has moved location twice and got a bit battered, but is currently indoors, though by a cold window. The basil is in a really cold conservatory type place, but is getting more light.

WHO WILL WIN?

I am going to pitch this as a replacement for X Factor.