Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, India
Types
Simarouba glauca
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
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, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In French
Tilapia
Cannelle
In Spanish
tilapia
Canela
In Portuguese
tilaka
Canela
In Polish
tilakiem
Cynamon
In Latin
tilaka
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Symplocos
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Tilaka and Cinnamon
Season and care of Tilaka and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Cinnamon Physical Information
Tilaka and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Cinnamon are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Tilaka and Cinnamon
Care of Tilaka and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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.