Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Insects
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
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
-
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, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Cumin
In Hindi
foxtail pine
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Kümmelpflanze
In French
sétaire pin
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
planta de comino
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
Cumin planta
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Kmin roślin
In Latin
panicum pinus
Cumin plant
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Cumin
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Foxtail pine and Cumin Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Cumin are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Cumin
Care of Foxtail pine and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail pine 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.