Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
-
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
cannelle basilic
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
βασιλικός
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Basilius
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Cinnamon Basil and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.