Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
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Habitat
-
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Citron
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
नीबू
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Zitrone
In French
cannelle basilic
Citron
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
Cidra
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
cidra
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Cytryna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Citron
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon Basil and Citron Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Citron are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Citron
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.