Cinnamon tree leaves turning black

[Espot]

Hi Everyone,

My husband bought me a wonderful Cinnamon tree for my birthday in December.

Unfortunately, over the last few weeks its leaves have started to turn black. The patches form at the edges/tips/centers of the leaves. The patches eventually turn brown and crispy and then the leaves fall off.

The patches have a slight yellow halo around them, so I wondered if it was a fungus?

The plant is located next to a window to get light, but maybe not enough?

I am watering it when the top inch or so is dry an it’s not standing in water.

I have hunted online for the cause of this and can’t find anything much.

I wondered if it is too cold. I’m in Orange county and the night are still pretty chilly.

Reaching out to see if anyone has any thoughts? I have had many and not come to any firm conclusion.

Thanks!

 

[oneeye]

Its not getting enough light and and is overwatered. It will need less water in those indoor conditions. Those plants need high humidity and a temperature between 70 to 90f with 6 to 8 hours of bright light. Since the soil has to be slightly acidic pH (4.5 to 5.5 pH ) I would not use tap water if you have alkaline tap water. You can take it outdoors and lay it on the ground gently and tap the container off the plants roots and get a good look at whats going with the roots.

 

[cpp gardener]

It needs to be in the very brightest window you have and stay moist without being soggy. Check the moisture once a week and soak thoroughly when you water. I would say that it is adjusting to new environmental conditions and you should expect some leaf loss as it adapts. When temps get above 50* or so you can move it outside and will eventually be able to stay outside all year long.