Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Kümmel
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
carvi
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
alcaravea
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
κύμινο
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
kminek
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Caraway
Buddha manus
Arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Caraway and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Caraway and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caraway and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Caraway and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Caraway and Buddha's Hand
Care of Caraway and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.