Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
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Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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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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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Stem
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
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
दालचीनी
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Zimt
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Cannelle
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Canela
planta del papiro
In Portuguese
Canela
planta do papiro
In Polish
Cynamon
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
cinnamomum
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Lauraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Papyrus
Season and care of Cinnamon and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Cinnamon and Papyrus Physical Information
Cinnamon and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Papyrus are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon and Papyrus
Care of Cinnamon and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus pruning is done 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.