Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southern Asia, India
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
White Star creeper
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
दालचीनी
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Zimt
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Cannelle
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Canela
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Canela
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Cynamon
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Cinnamon
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Cinnamon Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Cinnamon are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of White Star Creeper and Cinnamon
Care of White Star Creeper and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.