True Cinnamon Tree Care

Cinnamomum verum requires moderate watering. You may want to water your tree when the top 2 in (5 cm) of the soil are dry. In the hot season, you’ll have to increase the frequency and abundance of watering. To control the amount of moisture and keep the roots cool in the summer, put mulch around the root base.

The plant does not need additional pruning. However, if the appearance of your cinnamon is important to you, do not worry. The tree tolerates shearing well and lends easily to crown formation.

You should feed the plant weekly in May-June and August-September with slow-release mineral fertilizer. Using organic fertilizer or compost is also fine.

You should keep the cinnamon in a well-lit area. Only new seedlings need shade and special protection from sunlight. Later, both young and adult plants prefer bright light and need protection only from direct rays on the sunniest days.

Cinnamomum verum needs well-drained soil that allows water to pass through easily. You can use a mixture of acidic soil, sphagnum, and perlite in equal proportions. Sandy loam works well too. Remember, the plant does not do well in conditions of high humidity, so you should exclude heavy soils and clay.

True Cinnamon Tree propagates by cuttings or seeds. When choosing a branch to germinate, you must make sure it has not been processed. If you decide to germinate cinnamon from seeds, bury them deeper in the ground so the frost does not damage the root.

Because cinnamon is native to tropical countries, you need to keep the plant warm. The ideal temperature for seedlings is 68˚F (20˚C). For mature trees, it is 75˚F (24˚C).

You can plant the cinnamon tree outdoors. After the first two years, you should prune the tree at the root. A year later, young sprigs will sprout around the hemp. You can plant it in small pots or use it to extract bark. A new tree will grow from the root.

In ancient times, cinnamon could serve as a gift to rulers. People highly valued this spice.