Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical forests, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Analgesic, anti inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Fatigue, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal disorders, Migraines, Rheumatism, Snakebite, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Nut, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Tropical
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
CARYOTA urens
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Fishtail Wine Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm
In German
Kümmel
Toddy Palm
In French
carvi
toddy palm
In Spanish
alcaravea
Caryota urens
In Greek
κύμινο
toddy παλάμη
In Portuguese
alcaravia
palmeira toddy
In Polish
kminek
Kariota parząca
In Latin
Caraway
ddy palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Caryoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Caraway and Toddy Palm
Season and care of Caraway and Toddy Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Toddy Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Toddy Palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toddy Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toddy Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Caraway and Toddy Palm Physical Information
Caraway and Toddy Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Toddy Palm height is 122.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Toddy Palm are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Toddy Palm flower color: Yellow, Purple and Light Yellow
- Toddy Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Caraway and Toddy Palm
Care of Caraway and Toddy Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Toddy Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toddy Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.