Use cinnamon to keep ants away and promote plant growth

Cinnamon has many properties that we can use to protect plants from pests and diseases, but not only. We suggest you how to use cinnamon in the garden and in potted plants.

We associate cinnamon with an aromatic spice. You should know that there are two popular types of cinnamon. One is the properly prepared bark of a tree called Cinnamonum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), the other comes from the fragrant cinnamon tree, also called Chinese cinnamon or cassia (Cinnamonum cassia).

Culinarily, Ceylon cinnamon is considered more valuable and healthier, but the basic properties are similar. Both are also sometimes purchased simply as "cinnamon", especially the powdered version. Both species of cinnamon can be used in the garden.

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Properties of cinnamon

Cinnamon has a distinct, spicy flavour and aroma. It is one of the basic spices in Polish cuisine, used mainly for sweet dishes and pastries. But in many countries it is used to season a much wider range of dishes.

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Cinnamon also has certain medicinal properties - it acts, among others, as an antifungal, antimycotic, antibacterial, inhibits the development of mites and viruses. The diterpenes it contains also have insecticidal properties. These properties of cinnamon should, among other things, be used in the cultivation of plants. Discover in the gallery proven ways to use cinnamon in the garden and for house plants.


Cinnamon is a natural ingredient that can be used in the garden to repel unwanted ants, but not only! In fact, it also has antifungal properties that help prevent certain plant diseases. Cinnamon also stimulates plants' immune systems, boosting their resistance to parasites and disease. What's more, it's rich in essential nutrients such as iron, calcium and magnesium, which are beneficial for healthy, vigorous plant growth. So don't hesitate to add a little cinnamon to your potting soil or natural fertilizers to boost your plant production!