Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Southern Asia, India
Types
Grass
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
दालचीनी
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Zimt
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Cannelle
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Canela
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Canela
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Cynamon
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Cinnamon
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Cinnamon Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Cinnamon are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Cinnamon
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.