Full sun or partial sun (an east, west or south
exposure).
Temperature:
Maintain temperatures above 60 degrees.
Humidity:
Preferably 50% or
higher; however, they will tolerate low
levels with no harm.
Watering:
Bring the soil to
a state of visual dryness between watering. When watering, thoroughly
saturate the soil until a little water trickles from the bottom of the
pot.
Fertilizer:
Moderateto
low levels of fertilizer during active growth. They are sensitive to
high salt levels. They have susceptibility to iron chlorosis. Pot in
an acidic potting mix: half peat moss and half perlite.
Pruning:
Prune as needed to maintain shape and
form.
Insects and
Disease:
Some susceptibility to mealy bug.Root diseases cam be a problem under cool temperatures and high
fertilizer levels. Growing in a clay pot can help with root diseases.
Comments:
Cinnamon is easy to grow providing it receives
adequate light and is grown warm.Go easy on the fertilizer, grow in a clay container and pot
in an acid potting mix (half peat moss and half perlite).
