Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, 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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Zimt
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Cannelle
Colocasia
In Spanish
Canela
Colocasia
In Greek
Κανέλα
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Canela
Colocasia
In Polish
Cynamon
Kolokazja
In Latin
cinnamomum
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cinnamomum
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Taro
Season and care of Cinnamon and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Taro Physical Information
Cinnamon and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Taro are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Cinnamon and Taro
Care of Cinnamon and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.