Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
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, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENTAS
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Pentas plant
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
plante Pentas
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
planta pentas
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Pentas herba
Basilius
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Pentas and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Pentas and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Pentas and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Pentas and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Pentas and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Pentas and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Pentas 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.