Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Peanut cactus
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Skin cuts
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Igel Kaktus
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
hérisson cactus
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Bazylia pospolita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Echinopsis and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Cinnamon Basil season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Echinopsis and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Echinopsis and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Echinopsis and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.