Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Yambohne
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Basilius
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Asterids
Season and Care of Jicama and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Jicama and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Jicama and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Jicama and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Jicama and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.