African Iris

Cumin

About African Iris and Cumin

African Iris

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Southern Africa

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Perennial

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

503

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Cumin

In Hindi

African Iris

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Kümmelpflanze

In French

African Iris

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

Iris africano

planta de comino

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

Iris africano

Cumin planta

In Polish

Afryki Iris

Kmin roślin

In Latin

African Iris

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Apiales

Family

Iridaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Dietes

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Irideae

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Apioideae

Number of Species

300100

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Cumin? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Cumin. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cumin has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Iris and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Cumin

Season and care of African Iris and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

African Iris and Cumin Physical Information

African Iris and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Cumin are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of African Iris and Cumin

Care of African Iris and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.