Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
-
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban 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
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Spinach
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
पालक
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Spinat
In French
cannelle basilic
Épinards
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
Espinacas
In Greek
βασιλικός
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
Espinafre
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Szpinak
In Latin
Basilius
Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Cinnamon Basil and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Cinnamon Basil and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Cinnamon Basil and Spinach. Cinnamon Basil doesn't have thorns and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Spinach
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon Basil and Spinach Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Spinach are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Spinach
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.