Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
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
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Cumin
In Hindi
bay laurel
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Lorbeer
Kümmelpflanze
In French
laurier
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
laurel
planta de comino
In Greek
δάφνη
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
louro
Cumin planta
In Polish
wawrzynu
Kmin roślin
In Latin
sinus laurus
Cumin plant
Family
Lauraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Cumin
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bay Laurel and Cumin Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Cumin are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Cumin
Care of Bay Laurel and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bay Laurel 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.