Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Cinnamon on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lauraceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum, commonly known as the true cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka. It features leathery, glossy leaves and produces small yellowish flowers that develop into dark fruits. It is ideal for tropical gardens or as an ornamental plant in large pots in suitable climates, prized for its fragrance and its culinary and medicinal uses.
Native range
Sri Lanka and Southern India
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires a warm, humid climate, free from frost. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate consistently moist but well-drained; it does not tolerate waterlogging. Use an organic-rich, slightly acidic, and well-draining substrate. A common mistake is exposing it to low temperatures or prolonged droughts, which can severely damage the plant.
How to save a dying Cinnamon
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves falling off, stunted growth, soft or wilting stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If waterlogged, repot with fresh, light substrate.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and waterlogging are lethal, suffocating the roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and you act quickly.