Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
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, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Cumin
In Hindi
एमु बुश
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Emu Bush
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Emu Bush
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Emu Bush
planta de comino
In Greek
emu Μπους
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Cumin planta
In Polish
Emu Bush
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Emu Bush
Cumin plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myoporeae
Scandiceae
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Cumin
Season and care of Emu Bush and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Cumin Physical Information
Emu Bush and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Cumin are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Emu Bush and Cumin
Care of Emu Bush and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Emu Bush 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.