Key Features & Benefits

• Aromatic spice plant grown for its bark, known as cinnamon
• Evergreen tree with glossy leaves and pleasant fragrance
• Bark is widely used in cooking, medicine, and herbal products
• Rich in antioxidants and has antibacterial properties
• Suitable for home gardens, spice gardens, and containers (with pruning)
• Adds ornamental and commercial value

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Prefers partial shade to filtered sunlight
• Can tolerate full sunlight in humid climates
• Young plants benefit from light shade

Soil

• Requires well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Ideal mix: garden soil + compost + sand or cocopeat
• Slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5) is best

Temperature & Climate

• Thrives in warm, humid tropical climates
• Ideal temperature: 20°C to 32°C
• Sensitive to cold and frost

Watering

• Needs regular watering to maintain consistent moisture
• Water 2–3 times per week depending on climate
• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Reduce watering slightly during cooler months

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or well-rotted manure every 1–2 months
• Use balanced NPK fertilizer during growing season
• Add micronutrients occasionally for better growth
• Avoid excessive chemical fertilizers

Re-potting Instructions

• Use a medium to large pot (minimum 14–18 inches deep)
• Ensure proper drainage holes
• Re-pot every 2–3 years as plant grows
• Replace topsoil annually with fresh organic mix
• Prune roots lightly if needed during re-potting

Harvesting / Bark Production

• Bark can be harvested after 2–3 years of growth
• Harvest by cutting mature stems and peeling the inner bark
• Bark dries and curls into cinnamon sticks

Usage Ideas

• Used as a spice in cooking, baking, and beverages
• Added to tea, coffee, and herbal drinks
• Used in sweets, curries, and desserts
• Popular in traditional medicine and health remedies
• Used in essential oils and aromatherapy

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and more stems for bark harvest
• Maintain humidity for healthy growth
• Mulch around base to retain moisture and enrich soil
• Protect from strong winds and cold conditions
• Monitor pests like scale insects and treat with neem oil
• Keep plant well-trimmed if growing in containers.