Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Elephant Apple
In German
Zimt
Elefant von Apple
In French
Cannelle
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Canela
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Κανέλα
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Canela
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Cynamon
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
cinnamomum
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Dilleniales
Family
Lauraceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Dillenia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Cinnamon and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Cinnamon and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon and Elephant Apple
Care of Cinnamon and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.