Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
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Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Grapefruit
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
चकोतरा
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Grapefruit
In French
cannelle basilic
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
Pomelo
In Greek
βασιλικός
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
Toranja
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Grapefruit
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon Basil and Grapefruit Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Grapefruit are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Grapefruit
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.