Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cactus
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
breathing problems
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Osterkaktus
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
cactus de Pâques
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Easter cactus and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Easter cactus and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Easter cactus and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.