Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
California
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, 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 to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
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
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Wood
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
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Cumin
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Giant Sequoia
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Giant Sequoia
In French
Usine de cumin
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
planta de comino
Secoya gigante
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Cumin plant
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cuminum
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Scandiceae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Sequoioideae
Properties of Cumin and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Giant Sequoia. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Cumin and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cumin and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Cumin and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Giant Sequoia
Care of Cumin and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.