Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
-
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Indian Corn
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
इंडियन मकई
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Mahiz
In French
cannelle basilic
maïs
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
Maíz indio
In Greek
βασιλικός
Αραβόσιτος
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
milho
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Indian Corn
In Latin
Basilius
Latin Re frumentaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Indian Corn
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Indian Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Indian Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Indian Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Indian Corn is Neutral.
Cinnamon Basil and Indian Corn Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Indian Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Indian Corn are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Indian Corn flower color:
- Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Indian Corn
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Indian Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Indian Corn 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 Indian Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.