Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
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
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Sikalemen
In French
Cannelle
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Canela
Ciclamen
In Greek
Κανέλα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Canela
Cíclame
In Polish
Cynamon
Cyklamen
In Latin
cinnamomum
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lauraceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Cyclamen
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Cyclamen
Season and care of Cinnamon and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Cinnamon and Cyclamen Physical Information
Cinnamon and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Cyclamen are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Cinnamon and Cyclamen
Care of Cinnamon and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.