Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fine
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Cranesbill
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
Hydrangea
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Hortensie
In French
cannelle basilic
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
Hortensia
In Greek
βασιλικός
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Hortensja
In Latin
Basilius
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill
Wondering what are the properties of Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill. Cinnamon Basil doesn't have thorns and Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also Cinnamon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Cinnamon Basil has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting and Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.