Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Asia, India
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Abutilon
दालचीनी
In French
Abutilon
Cannelle
In Spanish
Abutilon
Canela
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Canela
In Polish
Abutilon
Cynamon
In Latin
Abutilon
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Abutilon
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Cinnamon
Season and care of Abutilon and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Cinnamon Physical Information
Abutilon and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Cinnamon are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Abutilon and Cinnamon
Care of Abutilon and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.