Buy a healthy Cinnamon tree (Cannelle) online in Mauritius. Grow your own true cinnamon at home: fragrant glossy leaves, young red foliage and an aromatic bark loved in Mauritian cooking and tisanes.
🌿 Care Guide
Botanical name
Cinnamomum verum (Cannelle / True Cinnamon / Ceylon Cinnamon)
Care level
Easy
☀️ Light
Full sun to partial shade
💧 Watering
Regularly, especially when young; keep the soil slightly moist, never waterlogged
🌱 Soil
Rich, well-drained soil; add compost when planting
🧪 Fertiliser
Organic compost or balanced fertiliser every 2–3 months
🌳 Where to grow
Large pot or garden; prune to keep it bushy
🌡️ Climate
Loves warm, humid tropical weather – perfect for Mauritius
Uses (Mauritius Context)
🍛 Cooking: Fresh leaves and bark add a warm, sweet aroma to caris, briani, desserts and drinks.
🍵 Infusion/Tisane: Leaves and bark are traditionally brewed as a comforting herbal tea, known for supporting digestion.
🌿 Fragrance: Crush a leaf and enjoy its natural cinnamon scent.
Tip: Pick young leaves regularly and prune lightly to encourage bushy new growth.