Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, India
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
दालचीनी
echinocactus
In German
Zimt
echinocactus
In French
Cannelle
echinocactus
In Spanish
Canela
echinocactus
In Greek
Κανέλα
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Canela
Echinocactus
In Polish
Cynamon
Echinocactus
In Latin
cinnamomum
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lauraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Echinocactus
Season and care of Cinnamon and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Echinocactus Physical Information
Cinnamon and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Echinocactus are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Cinnamon and Echinocactus
Care of Cinnamon and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.