Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root, Stem
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
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
-
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Cumin
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Sikalemen
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Zyklamen
In French
Usine de cumin
Cyclamen
In Spanish
planta de comino
Ciclamen
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Cíclame
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Cumin plant
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Apiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Tribe
Scandiceae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Cumin and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Cyclamen. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Cyclamen
Season and care of Cumin and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Cumin and Cyclamen Physical Information
Cumin and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Cyclamen
Care of Cumin and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.