Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, India
Types
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Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, 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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Silverthorn
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Silverthorn
दालचीनी
In German
Silverthorn
Zimt
In French
Silverthorn
Cannelle
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Canela
In Greek
Silverthorn
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Canela
In Polish
Silverthorn
Cynamon
In Latin
Silverthorn
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
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Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Cinnamon
Season and care of Silverthorn and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Cinnamon Physical Information
Silverthorn and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Cinnamon are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Silverthorn and Cinnamon
Care of Silverthorn and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.