Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
Chorisia
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Chorisia
In French
cannelle basilic
Chorisia
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
Chorisia
In Greek
βασιλικός
Chorisia
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
Chorisia
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Chorisia
In Latin
Basilius
Chorisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Chorisia
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon Basil and Chorisia Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Chorisia are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Chorisia
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Chorisia pruning is done 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.