Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Cumin
In Hindi
Coleus
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Buntnessel
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Vieux garçon
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
coleo
planta de comino
In Greek
Coleus
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
cóleus
Cumin planta
In Polish
Coleus
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Coleus
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coleus and Cumin
Season and care of Coleus and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Cumin season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Cumin Physical Information
Coleus and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Cumin are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus and Cumin
Care of Coleus and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.