Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India
China
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
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Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Dark Green, Yellow 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
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
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Sweet Box
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Zimt
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Cannelle
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Canela
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Κανέλα
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Canela
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Cynamon
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
cinnamomum
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Cinnamon and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Cinnamon and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Cinnamon and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Cinnamon and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.