…………………IN THE GARDEN
ROOT POWDER
When taking plant cuttings use cinnamon to stimulate root growth.
Place a teaspoon of ground cinnamon powder on a plate or saucer. Dampen the base of the plant cutting and then gently roll in the cinnamon until coated. Using a pencil make a hole in the potting mix. Gently place the cutting into the hole. Cinnamon will encourage root development and help to prevent the plant cutting from rot and damping off disease.
SEED PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Cinnamon can help a seed to develop strong and protect it from damping off disease.
Toss the seeds in cinnamon powder before planting.
PLANT WOUNDS
Plant wounds occur through breakage or pruning. Use cinnamon powder to heal plant wounds. Dip a dry brush into cinnamon powder and gently paint ‘dry’ onto plant wounds. Or you can keep the cinnamon powder in a shaker bottle and shake over the wound area.
The cinnamon powder will treat plant infections and open cuts.
ANT REPELLANT
Ants don’t like to walk in cinnamon powder. If your plants are being attacked by ants try placing a thick layer of cinnamon around the plant. In addition you can spray your plant.
Place one part cinnamon to nine parts of warm water. Let it steep overnight. Strain into a spray bottle. The spray will also help with healing the plant.
ANTS IN THE HOME
Find the ant’s entry point. Sprinkle it with cinnamon.
MILDEW
Sprinkle with cinnamon powder. It will help to absorb odour and to kill of fungus.