Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Caribbean
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Zimt
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Cannelle
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Canela
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Κανέλα
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Canela
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Cynamon
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
cinnamomum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lauraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms
Asterids
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Jacaranda
Season and care of Cinnamon and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Jacaranda Physical Information
Cinnamon and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Jacaranda are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon and Jacaranda
Care of Cinnamon and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.