Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
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
-
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
Fruits, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Cumin
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Inkberry
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Inkberry
In French
Usine de cumin
Inkberry
In Spanish
planta de comino
Inkberry
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Inkberry
In Polish
Kmin roślin
inkberry
In Latin
Cumin plant
Inkberry
Order
Apiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Apiaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cumin and Inkberry
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Inkberry. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Inkberry 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 Inkberry 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 Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Inkberry
Season and care of Cumin and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cumin and Inkberry Physical Information
Cumin and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Inkberry are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Inkberry
Care of Cumin and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.