Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf 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
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Fruit Bats
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
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, 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
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Cumin
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
सीताफल
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Zuckerapfel
In French
Usine de cumin
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
planta de comino
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Pinha
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Cumin plant
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Family
Apiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Apioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cumin and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Sugar Apple. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Cumin and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cumin and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Cumin and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Sugar Apple
Care of Cumin and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.