CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When topsoil is slightly dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green with reddish young leaves
4.Flowers – Small, yellowish-white, mildly aromatic
5.Type – Outdoor, herbal/spice gardens, plantations
6.Feed – Organic compost and well-rotted manure monthly during active growth
7.Watering – Regular, allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining loamy or sandy loam soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a partially shaded area with rich, loamy soil.
2.Dig a pit about twice the size of the sapling’s net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the center of the pit and cover with soil.
4.Gently firm the soil and water well.
5.Mulch around the base to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
2.Common names: True Cinnamon, Ceylon Cinnamon, Sri Lankan Cinnamon
3.Hindi: दालचीनी (Dālchīnī)
4.Tamil: இலவங்கப்பட்டை மரம் (Ilavaṅkap-paṭṭai Maram)
5.Telugu: దాల్చిన చెట్టు (Dālchina Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ದಾಲಚಿನ್ನಿ ಮರ (Dālacinni Mara)
7.Marathi: दालचिनी झाड (Dālchinī Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: കറുവാപ്പട്ട മരം (Karuvāppaṭṭa Maram)