Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Central America
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Narrow oblong to elliptic
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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 over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
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
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
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
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
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Cumin
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Gomphrena
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Gomphrena
In French
Usine de cumin
Gomphrena
In Spanish
planta de comino
Gomphrena
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Gomphrena
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Gomphrena
In Latin
Cumin plant
Gomphrena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Cumin and Gomphrena
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Gomphrena? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Gomphrena. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Gomphrena
Season and care of Cumin and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Cumin and Gomphrena Physical Information
Cumin and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Gomphrena are as follows:
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Cumin and Gomphrena
Care of Cumin and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.