Canella Plant Care

Canellales Cronquist

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Canellales, also known as cinnamon trees, are characterized by their glossy green leaves with a spicy aroma when crushed. Originating from tropical regions like Southeast Asia and South America, they are popular for their culinary and medicinal uses in traditional medicine.

Water

Every 7 days

Light

Bright indirect propagation: Stem cuttings

At a glance

How do you care for Canella?

Water Canella every 7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect propagation: stem cuttings light. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.

Where Is the Canella Native To?

Native range91 countries

What Is the Canella?

Canella (Canellales) belongs to the nan family. Canella is native to tropical America and Africa, and the Winteraceae are part of the Antarctic flora.

Canella displays an upright, bushy growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Canella produces small white flowersheight: 30.0width: 15.0fertilizer: 1wateringmin: 7wateringmax :14 humiditymin :60 humiditymax :80 temperaturemin :65 temperaturemax :85 leafsize :6.

How Often Should You Water a Canella?

Canellales requires watering every 7โ€“0 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Watering Frequency

Every 7 days

Let soil partially dry between waterings

What Light Does the Canella Need?

Canella thrives in bright indirect propagation: stem cuttings light. Avoid placing Canella in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Light Requirement

Bright indirect propagation: Stem cuttings

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Canella?

Well-draining potting mix. Good drainage is essential for Canella to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Canella?

Feed Canella every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil โ€” water first.

Fertilizing

Every month

During the growing season

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How Do You Repot a Canella?

Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Is the Canella Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Canella, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Canella?

Canella is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Canella Need?

Canella grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a โ€“ 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Canella is native to tropical America and Africa, and the Winteraceae are part of the Antarctic flora.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 8a โ€“ 11b

Keep exploring plants

Canella is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Canellales genus โ€” search all Canellales species in the plant lookup.

Canella thrives in bright light and direct sun โ€” see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Canellales Cronquist (first published in Bull. Jard. Bot. ร‰tat Bruxelles 27: 17. 1957. (31 Mar 1957)) โ€” World Flora Online record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Canella, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a โ€“ 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks โ€” values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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