Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Leaf Stalks, 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
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
दालचीनी
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Zimt
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Cannelle
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Canela
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Κανέλα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Canela
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Cynamon
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
cinnamomum
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lauraceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Malabar nut
Season and care of Cinnamon and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Malabar nut Physical Information
Cinnamon and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cinnamon and Malabar nut are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon and Malabar nut
Care of Cinnamon and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.