Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Pepper
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Capsicum
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Capsicum
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Pimiento
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
cápsico
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
papryka
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Capsicum
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Capsicum and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Capsicum and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Capsicum and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Capsicum and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Capsicum and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Capsicum 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.