Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In German
Stachelbeere
Zimt
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Cannelle
In Spanish
Grosella
Canela
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Groselha
Canela
In Latin
hominem
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Laurales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cinnamon
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Cinnamon Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Cinnamon are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cinnamon
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.