Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Lemon
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
नींबू
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Citron or Citronnier
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Limão
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Bazylia pospolita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Lemon and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Lemon and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Lemon and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Lemon and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Lemon and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon 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.