Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, 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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Purple
Blue, Purple, Pink
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
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
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
GLECHOMA hederacea
Common Name
Cumin
Ground Ivy
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Hydrangea
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Hortensie
In French
Usine de cumin
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta de comino
Hortensia
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Cumin plant
Hibiscus
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Cumin and Ground Ivy
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Ground Ivy? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Ground Ivy. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Ground Ivy
Season and care of Cumin and Ground Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Ground Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ground Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Ground Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ground Ivy is Acidic, Neutral.
Cumin and Ground Ivy Physical Information
Cumin and Ground Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ground Ivy height is 51.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Ground Ivy are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Ground Ivy
Care of Cumin and Ground Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.