Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
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
Borders, Slopes hedging
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
wax
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
wax plant
Cumin
In Hindi
Candelilla
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
candelilla
Kümmelpflanze
In French
candelilla
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
candelilla
planta de comino
In Greek
candelilla
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
candelilla
Cumin planta
In Polish
candelilla
Kmin roślin
In Latin
candelilla
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelilla and Cumin
Season and care of Candelilla and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Cumin Physical Information
Candelilla and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Cumin are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Cumin
Care of Candelilla and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done 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 Candelilla 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.