Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
India, Nepal
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Partial shade, Full 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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Root bark
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
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
दालचीनी
पीले अदरक
In German
Zimt
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Cannelle
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Canela
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Κανέλα
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Canela
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Cynamon
żółty Ginger
In Latin
cinnamomum
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Laurales
Zingiberales
Family
Lauraceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Cinnamon and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Cinnamon and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Yellow Ginger
Care of Cinnamon and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.