Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
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
Lance shaped
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
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
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Cumin
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Gardenie
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Cape Jasmine
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
planta de comino
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Cumin planta
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Cumin plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Cumin
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Cumin Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Cumin are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Cumin
Care of Cape Jasmine and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.