Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
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
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Perilla plant
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
plante Perilla
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
φυτό perilla
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Perilla herba
Basilius
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Perilla and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Perilla and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Perilla and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Perilla and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Perilla and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Perilla 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.