Plant Care Ceylon Cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon

Taxonomy

Cinnamomum elongatum (Vahl ex Nees) Kosterm.
Cinnamomum
Lauraceae
Laurales

How to care for Ceylon Cinnamon

💦 Water

How often to water your Ceylon Cinnamon

Water needs for Ceylon Cinnamon
0.5 cups
every 9

Ceylon Cinnamon needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Ceylon Cinnamon

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Ceylon Cinnamon in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Ceylon Cinnamon: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Ceylon Cinnamon love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Ceylon Cinnamon does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ceylon Cinnamon in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Ceylon Cinnamon

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Ceylon Cinnamon: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ceylon Cinnamon after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Ceylon Cinnamon prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Ceylon Cinnamon requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Ceylon Cinnamon Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Ceylon Cinnamon is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Ceylon Cinnamon does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Ceylon Cinnamon →

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💩 Fertilizer

Ceylon Cinnamon grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Ceylon Cinnamon →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Ceylon Cinnamon, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Ceylon Cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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