Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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 branches
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Jacaranda and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Jacaranda and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Jacaranda and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Jacaranda 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.