Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Dermatitis
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Winter Squash
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Winter squash
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
courges d'hiver
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
abóbora
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
dynia
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
cucurbita
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Winter Squash and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Winter Squash and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Winter Squash and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Winter Squash and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Squash and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Winter Squash and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Winter Squash 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.