Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
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
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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 every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Cumin
Desert Willow
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Wüsten Weide
In French
Usine de cumin
desert Willow
In Spanish
planta de comino
Desert Willow
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Willow deserto
In Polish
Kmin roślin
desert Willow
In Latin
Cumin plant
desert Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Scandiceae
Tecomeae
Properties of Cumin and Desert Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Desert Willow. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Desert Willow
Season and care of Cumin and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cumin and Desert Willow Physical Information
Cumin and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Desert Willow are as follows:
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Cumin and Desert Willow
Care of Cumin and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.