Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Malva sylvestris
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Compound
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
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
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Common Mallow
Cumin
In Hindi
malva neglecta
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
malva neglecta
Kümmelpflanze
In French
malva neglecta
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
planta de comino
In Greek
Malva neglecta
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Cumin planta
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Kmin roślin
In Latin
neglecta malva
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Cumin
Season and care of Common Mallow and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Cumin season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Cumin Physical Information
Common Mallow and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Cumin are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Cumin
Care of Common Mallow and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow 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.