Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South Africa
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
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
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Cumin
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Gerbera
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Gerbera
In French
Usine de cumin
Gerbera
In Spanish
planta de comino
Gerbera
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Gerbera
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Gerbera
In Latin
Cumin plant
Gerbera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Magnoliids
Tribe
Scandiceae
Astereae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Mutisioideae
Properties of Cumin and Gerbera Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Gerbera Daisy? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Gerbera Daisy. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Gerbera Daisy 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 Gerbera Daisy 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 Gerbera Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Cumin and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Cumin and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Cumin and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cumin and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Cumin and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.