Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India
Types
-
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
दालचीनी
In German
QUICKSTICK
Zimt
In French
QUICKSTICK
Cannelle
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Canela
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Canela
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Cynamon
In Latin
Quickstick
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cinnamon
Season and care of Quickstick and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cinnamon season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Cinnamon Physical Information
Quickstick and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cinnamon are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Quickstick and Cinnamon
Care of Quickstick and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick 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.