Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
Lupinus
Common Name
Cumin
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Kümmelpflanze
lupine
In French
Usine de cumin
usine de lupin
In Spanish
planta de comino
planta de lupino
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
tremoço planta
In Polish
Kmin roślin
łubin roślin
In Latin
Cumin plant
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Apioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Cumin and Lupine
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Lupine? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Lupine. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Lupine 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 Lupine 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 Lupine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Lupine
Season and care of Cumin and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Cumin and Lupine Physical Information
Cumin and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Lupine are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Lupine
Care of Cumin and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.