Common Name: Cinnamon Plant; Ceylon Cinnamon; Kayu Manis
Scientific Name: Cinnamomum verum ‘Canela Tree’; Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Light: low to medium light (mature trees can handle more light)
Water: weekly; top 1-2 inches of soil should dry out between waterings
Care: Avoid drafts and vents; add humidity through misting, pebble tray, or humidifier
Details: faint cinnamon scent when leaves or stems are bruised; often averages 8 feet tall as a houseplant when well maintained