Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, 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
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Cumin
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Cordia subcordata
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Cordia subcordata
In French
Usine de cumin
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
planta de comino
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Cumin plant
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cumin and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Kou? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Kou. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Kou 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 Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Kou
Season and care of Cumin and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cumin and Kou Physical Information
Cumin and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Kou are as follows:
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Cumin and Kou
Care of Cumin and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.