Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
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Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Skin irritation
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
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
दालचीनी
पंख ईख घास
In German
Zimt
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Cannelle
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Canela
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Κανέλα
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Canela
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Cynamon
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
cinnamomum
Pluma Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cinnamomum
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Cinnamon and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Cinnamon and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Cinnamon and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.