Common Zinnia

Cumin

About Common Zinnia and Cumin

Common Zinnia

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Mexico

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Zinnia elegans

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

503

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Habitat

Humid climates

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

70.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

All year

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Moist

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Mid Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Moist

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for insects, Provides ground cover

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Economic Purpose, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Zinnia elegans

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia

Cumin

In Hindi

आम Zinnia

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Gemeinsame Zinnia

Kümmelpflanze

In French

Zinnia commune

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

Zinnia común

planta de comino

In Greek

κοινή Zinnia

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

Zinnia comum

Cumin planta

In Polish

wspólna Zinnia

Kmin roślin

In Latin

commune Zinnia

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Apiales

Family

Asteraceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Zinnia

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

20100

1 27800

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Properties of Common Zinnia and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Common Zinnia and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Common Zinnia and Cumin. Common Zinnia doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Common Zinnia does not have fragrant flowers. Common Zinnia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Cumin has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Zinnia and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Common Zinnia and Cumin

Season and care of Common Zinnia and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Common Zinnia and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Zinnia season is All year and Cumin season is All year. The type of soil for Common Zinnia is Moist and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Common Zinnia and Cumin Physical Information

Common Zinnia and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Common Zinnia and Cumin are as follows:

Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Common Zinnia and Cumin

Care of Common Zinnia and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Zinnia 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.