Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central America, North America
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible dye
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
दालचीनी
In German
Wunderblume
Zimt
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Cannelle
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Canela
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Canela
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Cynamon
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Cinnamon
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Cinnamon season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Cinnamon Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Cinnamon are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Cinnamon
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa 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.