Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Bougainvillea
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Bougainvilliers
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Bougainvillea
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Basilius
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Bougainvillea and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Bougainvillea 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.