Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Tropical regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Palmate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
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
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
दालचीनी
In German
Kapok baum
Zimt
In French
Fromager
Cannelle
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Canela
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Cynamon
In Latin
Ceiba
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Kapok and Cinnamon
Season and care of Kapok and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Kapok and Cinnamon Physical Information
Kapok and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Cinnamon are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Cinnamon
Care of Kapok and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.