Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Water deeply about once a week
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Cumin
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Tree Mallow
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Baum Mallow
In French
Usine de cumin
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
planta de comino
árbol de la malva
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Mallow
In Polish
Kmin roślin
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Cumin plant
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apioideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Cumin and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Tree Mallow. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Cumin and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cumin and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Cumin and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Tree Mallow
Care of Cumin and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.