Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Brazil
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
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
Toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
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
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
False Christmas Cactus
Cumin
In Hindi
False Christmas Cactus
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
False Christmas Cactus
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Cactus de Noël
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
cactus de navidad
planta de comino
In Greek
False Christmas Cactus
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
flor de maio
Cumin planta
In Polish
Szlumbergera ucięta
Kmin roślin
In Latin
False Christmas Cactus
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of False Christmas Cactus and Cumin
Season and care of False Christmas Cactus and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about False Christmas Cactus and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Christmas Cactus season is Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Christmas Cactus and Cumin Physical Information
False Christmas Cactus and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of False Christmas Cactus and Cumin are as follows:
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Cumin
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Christmas Cactus pruning is done 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 False Christmas Cactus 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.