Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Upland
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Daphne plant
Cumin
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Kümmelpflanze
In French
plante Daphne
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
planta de comino
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Cumin planta
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Daphne plant
Cumin plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Daphne and Cumin
Season and care of Daphne and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Cumin Physical Information
Daphne and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Cumin are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Cumin
Care of Daphne and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.