Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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
-
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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Sorghastrum
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
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.