Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Citrus
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Orange, Lemon yellow
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Meyer Lemon
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Meyer Lemon
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Meyer Lemon and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer 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.