Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mediterranean
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
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
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
Antioxidants
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
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Cumin
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Usine de cumin
arbousier
In Spanish
planta de comino
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
medronheiro
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Cumin plant
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cumin and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Strawberry Tree. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Cumin and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cumin and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Cumin and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Strawberry Tree
Care of Cumin and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.