Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
-
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Guzmania lingulata
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Basilius
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Asterids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Guzmania and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Guzmania and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Guzmania and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Guzmania and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.