Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
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Habitat
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Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Jostaberry
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
Jostaberry
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Jostaberry
In French
cannelle basilic
casseille
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
Jostaberry
In Greek
βασιλικός
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
Jostaberry
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Jostaberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Lamiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Jostaberry
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon Basil and Jostaberry Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Jostaberry are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Jostaberry
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.