Water
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings during the active growing season (spring to autumn). Reduce watering significantly in winter when the plant is dormant.
Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, so ensure good drainage.
Babiana cinnamomea, the Cinnamon Bobbejaantjie, is a striking geophyte from South Africa, known for its vibrant, fragrant flowers and cinnamon-scented foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to warm during growth, cool during dormancy
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during growth, and 5-10°C during winter dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate during growth
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted once a month during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings during the active growing season (spring to autumn). Reduce watering significantly in winter when the plant is dormant.
Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, so ensure good drainage.
Remove dead or yellowing foliage as it appears to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent disease. After flowering, allow the leaves to die back naturally to nourish the bulb for the next season.
No structural pruning is typically required.
Easily propagated from offsets or cormels that form around the parent corm. Separate these gently during repotting in late summer or early autumn. Plant them in well-draining soil at a depth of about 2-3 cm.
Repot corms every 2-3 years in late summer or early autumn, just before they begin to grow. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a sandy loam. Ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Babiana |
| Species | Babiana cinnamomea |
Similar in genus Babiana
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