Indian Grass

Cinnamon

About Indian Grass and Cinnamon

Indian Grass

Cinnamon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Southern Asia, India

Types

Sorghastrum nutans

Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-8

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green

Light Green, Dark Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Small elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Insects

fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought and Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Seeds, Whole plant

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SORGHASTRUM nutans

CINNAMOMUM verum

Common Name

Indian Grass

Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree

In Hindi

भारतीय घास

दालचीनी

In German

Indian Grass

Zimt

In French

Herbe indienne

Cannelle

In Spanish

Hierba india

Canela

In Greek

Ινδικό Grass

Κανέλα

In Portuguese

grama indianas

Canela

In Polish

Indyjski Trawa

Cynamon

In Latin

Indian Grass

cinnamomum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Laurales

Family

Poaceae

Lauraceae

Genus

Sorghastrum

Cinnamomum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms

Tribe

Subfamily

Cassythoideae

Number of Species

9250

1 27800

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Properties of Indian Grass and Cinnamon

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Cinnamon? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Cinnamon. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Cinnamon doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cinnamon has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Grass and Cinnamon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Cinnamon

Season and care of Indian Grass and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.

Indian Grass and Cinnamon Physical Information

Indian Grass and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Cinnamon are as follows:

Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink

Care of Indian Grass and Cinnamon

Care of Indian Grass and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Grass 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.