Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Flaschenbaum
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Bouteille Arbre
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Bottle Tree and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.