Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
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
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Nutmeg
In German
Zimt
Muskatnuss
In French
Cannelle
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Canela
nuez moscada
In Greek
Κανέλα
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Canela
noz-moscada
In Polish
Cynamon
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
cinnamomum
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Magnoliales
Genus
Cinnamomum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Season and care of Cinnamon and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg Physical Information
Cinnamon and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Care of Cinnamon and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.