Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
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Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flies
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
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Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
Senegalia berlandieri
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Acacia
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Acacia
In French
Usine de cumin
Acacia
In Spanish
planta de comino
Acacia
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Acacia
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Acacia
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Acacia
In Latin
Cumin plant
Acacia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Scandiceae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Cumin and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Acacia. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Cumin does not have fragrant flowers. Cumin has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and wheezing and Acacia has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and wheezing. 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 Cumin and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Acacia
Season and care of Cumin and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Cumin and Acacia Physical Information
Cumin and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Acacia are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Acacia
Care of Cumin and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.