Preventing Leaf Drop on Canela (Cinnamomum kotoense)

Preventing Leaf Drop on Canela (Cinnamomum kotoense)

Canela is often sold as a low‑light plant, but it truly thrives only in bright, sunny conditions. Leaf drop after two months usually means insufficient light and/or improper watering.

Light

Place it right in front of a sunny window. In reduced light, it must be kept very dry between waterings—difficult to manage.

Watering

Water thoroughly only when the top inch of soil is dry. In bright light it will use more water; in low light, far less. Consistency is key.

Other Factors

• Don't repot unless absolutely necessary—disturbing roots causes leaf loss.
• Soil critters are rarely the cause of leaf drop.
• Symptoms often appear weeks after the stress event, so recent changes may not be the culprit.

Give it sun, a wet‑dry cycle, and patience. It's a challenging but rewarding plant when its needs are met.