Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when 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
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
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
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Cordyline
Cumin
In Hindi
Cordyline
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Cordyline
Kümmelpflanze
In French
cordyline
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
cordyline
planta de comino
In Greek
Cordyline
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Cumin planta
In Polish
Cordyline
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Cordyline
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Cumin
Season and care of Cordyline and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and Cumin Physical Information
Cordyline and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Cumin are as follows:
Care of Cordyline and Cumin
Care of Cordyline and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline 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.