Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
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, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Cumin
In Hindi
Elkhorn
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Elkhorn
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Elkhorn
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
planta de comino
In Greek
Elkhorn
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
Cumin planta
In Polish
Elkhorn
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Elkhorn
Cumin plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Cumin
Season and care of Elkhorn and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and Cumin Physical Information
Elkhorn and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Cumin are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Elkhorn and Cumin
Care of Elkhorn and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.