Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Herbs
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Myrtus communis
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Acne, Good for skin
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Cumin
In Hindi
Common myrtle
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Myrte
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Myrtus communis
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
planta de comino
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
murta comum
Cumin planta
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Kmin roślin
In Latin
myrto Common
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Cumin
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Cumin season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Cumin Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Cumin are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Cumin
Care of Common Myrtle and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.