Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Tree
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
दालचीनी
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Zimt
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Cannelle
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Canela
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Canela
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Cynamon
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Laurales
Family
Acanthaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Justicia
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Justicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Cinnamon
Season and care of Malabar nut and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and Cinnamon Physical Information
Malabar nut and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Cinnamon are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Malabar nut and Cinnamon
Care of Malabar nut and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut 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.