Sudden Leaf Drop on Cinnamomum kotoense ('Canela')

Canela (Cinnamon Tree) Collapse

Cinnamomum kotoense tolerates low light only if kept very dry. Sudden leaf drop with stiffening stems indicates stem/root rot from excess moisture in low light.

Rescue

• Move to sunny window.
• Water only when top ¼ of soil is dry.
• If repotted into larger pot, that worsened drainage.
• Recovery depends on root health.

Bright light + strict dry-down = best chance.