Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Asia, India
Types
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Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
दालचीनी
In German
Applemint Baum
Zimt
In French
Applemint Arbre
Cannelle
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Canela
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Canela
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Cynamon
In Latin
Applemint ligno
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Cinnamon
Season and care of Applemint and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Cinnamon Physical Information
Applemint and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Cinnamon are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Applemint and Cinnamon
Care of Applemint and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint 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.