Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Southern Asia, India
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long 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
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, 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
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Cordyline
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Cordyline
दालचीनी
In French
cordyline
Cannelle
In Spanish
cordyline
Canela
In Greek
Cordyline
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Canela
In Polish
Cordyline
Cynamon
In Latin
Cordyline
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Laurales
Family
Liliaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Cordyline
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cordyline and Cinnamon
Season and care of Cordyline and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Cordyline and Cinnamon Physical Information
Cordyline and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Cinnamon are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Cordyline and Cinnamon
Care of Cordyline and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline 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.