Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South Africa
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
CLIVIA miniata
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Clivia
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Clivia
In French
Usine de cumin
Clivia
In Spanish
planta de comino
Clivia
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Clivia
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Clivia
In Latin
Cumin plant
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Scandiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cumin and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Clivia. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Clivia 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 Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Clivia
Season and care of Cumin and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cumin and Clivia Physical Information
Cumin and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Clivia are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Clivia
Care of Cumin and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.