Giant Reed

Cumin

About Giant Reed and Cumin

Giant Reed

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Grass

Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Arundo, Carrizo

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

18.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of 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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Insects

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARUNDO donax

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Giant Reed

Cumin

In Hindi

नरकट

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Pfahlrohr

Kümmelpflanze

In French

Arundo donax

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

Arundo donax

planta de comino

In Greek

Arundo donax

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

Cana-do-reino

Cumin planta

In Polish

Lasecznica trzcinowata

Kmin roślin

In Latin

Arundo donax

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Apiales

Family

Poaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Arundo

Cuminum

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

3100

1 27800

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Properties of Giant Reed and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Reed and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Giant Reed and Cumin. Giant Reed has thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Reed does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Reed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing and Cumin has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Reed and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Reed and Cumin

Season and care of Giant Reed and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Giant Reed and Cumin Physical Information

Giant Reed and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Cumin are as follows:

Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Giant Reed and Cumin

Care of Giant Reed and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed 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.