Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Desert Willow
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
दालचीनी
In German
Wüsten Weide
Zimt
In French
desert Willow
Cannelle
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Canela
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Canela
In Polish
desert Willow
Cynamon
In Latin
desert Willow
cinnamomum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Cinnamon
Season and care of Desert Willow and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Cinnamon Physical Information
Desert Willow and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Cinnamon are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Desert Willow and Cinnamon
Care of Desert Willow and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow 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.