Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
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Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Buds, 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
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
दालचीनी
taraw palm
In German
Zimt
Taraw palme
In French
Cannelle
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Canela
Taraw palma
In Greek
Κανέλα
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Canela
Taraw palma
In Polish
Cynamon
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
cinnamomum
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Serdang
Season and care of Cinnamon and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Serdang Physical Information
Cinnamon and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Serdang are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Serdang
Care of Cinnamon and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.