Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Loam, 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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
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
Landscape Designing, 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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CUMINUM cyminum
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Kümmelpflanze
In French
usine de Cholla
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
planta de comino
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Cumin planta
In Polish
roślin Hall
Kmin roślin
In Latin
plant Hall
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cholla and Cumin
Season and care of Cholla and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Cumin Physical Information
Cholla and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Cumin are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Cumin
Care of Cholla and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla 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 Cholla 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.