Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, India
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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 growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
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
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
दालचीनी
In German
Lampionblume
Zimt
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
Cannelle
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Canela
In Greek
Chinese lantern
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Canela
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Cynamon
In Latin
Chinese lantern
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Physalis
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Physaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Cinnamon
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Cinnamon Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Cinnamon are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Chinese Lantern and Cinnamon
Care of Chinese Lantern and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done 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 Chinese Lantern 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.