Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Terminalia arjuna
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
CUMINUM cyminum
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
planta de comino
In Greek
arjuna
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Cumin planta
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Kmin roślin
In Latin
arjuna
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Cumin
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Cumin Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Cumin are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Cumin
Care of Arjuna Tree and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree 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.