Full Size Cinnamon Plant

Description

Meet the Large Cinnamon Plant – the spice rack superstar who decided to ditch the kitchen cabinet for your living room! This gorgeous Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon tree) brings all the aromatic charm of your favorite spice in living plant form.

Native to Sri Lanka, this evergreen beauty from the laurel family knows how to make an entrance. Indoors, your cinnamon tree plant will reach impressive heights while filling your space with that subtle, sweet fragrance that makes guests wonder if you've been secretly baking all day. She's the perfect conversation starter – part houseplant, part future spice supplier, and 100% fabulous.

Care 

How do you care for a large cinnamon plant? 

The cinnamon plant thrives in bright, direct sunlight and well-draining, loamy soil with consistent moisture levels throughout growing seasons. She prefers temperatures between 68-86°F (20-30°C) and benefits from annual repotting with balanced, slow-release fertilizer during active growing seasons.

Place her less than one foot from your sunniest window (preferably south-facing) and water every 1-2 weeks when the top inch of soil feels dry. She's surprisingly adaptable but definitely has opinions about her lighting.

What climate does cinnamon grow in? 

Cinnamon plant varieties naturally flourish in warm, humid tropical climates with temperatures between 68-86°F (20-30°C) and high humidity. These aromatic trees prefer abundant rainfall and can tolerate brief temperature drops to freezing, though they prefer staying warm.

She's basically that friend who always books tropical vacations – warm weather makes her absolutely glow with health and happiness.

Do cinnamon trees like sun or shade? 

Cinnamon trees absolutely love full sun, needing 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and aromatic oil production. Young plants can handle partial shade initially, but mature trees demand bright, glorious sunshine to reach their full potential.

Think of her as a sun-worshipping yoga instructor – she needs that daily dose of bright light to stay zen and gorgeous. If you can’t provide 8 hours of full sun (awfully tricky indoors), shoot for 12-14 hours of bright indirect light (you may need to supplement with a grow light). 

Do cinnamon trees need a lot of water? 

Cinnamon plants prefer consistently moist but well-drained soil, requiring water every 1-2 weeks depending on temperature, humidity, and sunlight exposure. More warmth and brightness mean more frequent watering, while cooler conditions call for reduced watering to prevent root issues.

What is the lifespan of a cinnamon tree? 

Cinnamon trees can live 20-30 years under optimal growing conditions, reaching maturity for potential bark harvesting after approximately 5-7 years of patient cultivation. With proper care including adequate sunlight, appropriate watering, and suitable temperatures, your plant companion will thrive.

What fertilizer should I use on my cinnamon plant? 

Cinnamon plants benefit from balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied at half strength during spring and summer growing seasons only. Most quality potting soils contain sufficient nutrients, so avoid over-fertilizing and skip feeding entirely during fall and winter months.

She's a light eater who prefers subtle nutritional boosts rather than heavy meals – think elegant dining, not all-you-can-eat buffet.

Where’s the best place to put my cinnamon plant indoors? 

Position your cinnamon plant less than one foot from a bright, sunny window, ideally south-facing for maximum direct sunlight. Avoid low-light locations entirely, as these tropical beauties cannot tolerate shade and will quickly decline without adequate brightness and warmth.

She needs that prime real estate spot with the best view – consider it her penthouse apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows.

How tall can a cinnamon plant get? 

Cinnamon plants reach 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) indoors, though they can grow up to 60 feet (18 meters) in the wild. Indoor specimens grow at a moderate pace, so you won’t need to move to a mansion – yet.

Pet-friendly?

The large cinnamon plant is generally non-toxic to pets in small amounts, but too much can cause vomiting and diarrhea. While not highly poisonous, it's safest to keep your aromatic beauty where curious pets can’t taste-test her fragrant foliage.

Are large cinnamon plants toxic to cats?

Large cinnamon plants pose minimal toxicity risk to cats, though felines lack liver enzymes to properly metabolize cinnamon compounds found in foliage. Eating too much could cause vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and liver stress, so position plants beyond curious paw reach.

Are large cinnamon plants poisonous to dogs? 

Large cinnamon plants aren’t poisonous to dogs, but large quantities of leaves could cause mild mouth irritation and digestive upset. There’s minimal risk, but it's always best practice to discourage pets from treating your houseplants like an all-you-can-eat salad bar.

Factoids

Are cinnamon trees invasive? 

Some cinnamon tree varieties are invasive in tropical regions like Hawaii, where birds and water spread the seeds quickly. However, Cinnamomum verum grown indoors aren’t a risk since they rarely flower or produce fruit (or go outside).

How much cinnamon do you get from one tree?

A mature cinnamon tree can produce several kilograms of usable bark over its lifetime. However, indoor plants rarely get to the point where you can harvest the bark. Instead you get a gorgeous houseplant that smells like your fave cookie.

Can you harvest cinnamon without killing the tree? 

Cinnamon bark harvesting involves carefully removing branches and peeling inner bark while leaving the main tree intact and healthy. New branches regrow for future harvests, making this a sustainable practice that allows trees to live and produce for many decades.

What part of a cinnamon tree is used as spice? 

That yummy cinnamon powder that you sprinkle on your coffee cake comes from the inner bark of the tree. The outer bark is removed, and then the inner bark is carefully peeled, dried, and naturally rolls into those familiar quills.

Buy a cinnamon plant

Ready to spice up your plant collection with something truly extraordinary? Our cinnamon plant turns your space into an aromatic oasis (which might leave you with some sweet cravings). She's perfect for plant collectors who want people to think they bake!

Through our live video shopping calls, you can literally point and say "THAT one!" to select the Full Size or Huge cinnamon tree plant that makes your plant-loving heart sing. No guessing games – you'll meet your new aromatic beauty before she ships, ensuring she arrives exactly as fabulous as when you first fell in love across the screen!