Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India
America
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
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
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Zucchini, courgette
In French
Cannelle
Courgette
In Spanish
Canela
calabacín
In Portuguese
Canela
abobrinha
In Polish
Cynamon
Kabaczek
In Latin
cinnamomum
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Cucurbita
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Zucchini
Season and care of Cinnamon and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Zucchini Physical Information
Cinnamon and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Zucchini are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Zucchini
Care of Cinnamon and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.