Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Cumin
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Elefant von Apple
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
planta de comino
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Cumin planta
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Apiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Cumin
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Cumin Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Cumin are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Cumin
Care of Elephant Apple and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple 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.