Plant Care True cinnamon tree

True cinnamon tree

About True cinnamon tree

True cinnamon tree is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

True cinnamon tree likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

True cinnamon tree belongs to the Cinnamomum genus, and is native to Sri Lanka.

Taxonomy

Cinnamomum verum
Cinnamomum
Lauraceae
Laurales

How to care for True cinnamon tree

💦 Water

How often to water your True cinnamon tree

Water needs for True cinnamon tree
0.5 cups
every 9

True cinnamon tree 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 True cinnamon tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for True cinnamon tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant True cinnamon tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

True cinnamon tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

True cinnamon tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of True cinnamon tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize True cinnamon tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for True cinnamon tree: 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 True cinnamon tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

True cinnamon tree 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

True cinnamon tree 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 🏡.

True cinnamon tree Light Requirements →

True cinnamon tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

True cinnamon tree 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

True cinnamon tree 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 True cinnamon tree →

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💩 Fertilizer

True cinnamon tree 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 True cinnamon tree →


🌦️ 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 True cinnamon tree, 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 True cinnamon tree

True cinnamon tree

True cinnamon tree


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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