Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southern Asia, India
Types
Fruit Trees
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
कोको बेर
दालचीनी
In French
Coco Plum
Cannelle
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Canela
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Canela
In Polish
coco plum
Cynamon
In Latin
coco plum
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Laurales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Cinnamon
Season and care of Coco Plum and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Coco Plum and Cinnamon Physical Information
Coco Plum and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Cinnamon are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Coco Plum and Cinnamon
Care of Coco Plum and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.