Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Round
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
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Sea Grape
In Hindi
दालचीनी
सागर अंगूर
In French
Cannelle
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Canela
Sea Grape
In Greek
Κανέλα
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Canela
Sea Grape
In Polish
Cynamon
Sea Grape
In Latin
cinnamomum
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lauraceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Sea Grape
Season and care of Cinnamon and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Sea Grape Physical Information
Cinnamon and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Sea Grape are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Cinnamon and Sea Grape
Care of Cinnamon and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.