Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
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, Do not water frequently
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, Full Shade
Pruning
No need to prune, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Cumin
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Usine de cumin
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
planta de comino
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Cumin plant
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Apiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Apiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Scandiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Cumin and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.