Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
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Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Crimson
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Zimt
Kracher penstemon
In French
Cannelle
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Canela
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Κανέλα
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Canela
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Cynamon
petarda penstemon
In Latin
cinnamomum
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Lauraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Cinnamon and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Cinnamon and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Cinnamon and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.