Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Cumin
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Applemint Baum
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Applemint Arbre
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
planta de comino
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Cumin planta
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Cumin
Season and care of Applemint and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Cumin Physical Information
Applemint and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Cumin are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Cumin
Care of Applemint and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint 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.