Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Asia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Hydrangea
In French
Cannelle
Hortensia
In Spanish
Canela
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Canela
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cynamon
Hortensja
In Latin
cinnamomum
Hibiscus
Family
Lauraceae
Dioscoreaceae
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Ubi
Season and care of Cinnamon and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Ubi Physical Information
Cinnamon and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Ubi are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Ubi
Care of Cinnamon and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.