Homalomena

Cumin

About Homalomena and Cumin

Homalomena

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

1203

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Habitat

Humid climates

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-12-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

35.60 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic

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

Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Leaves used for wrapping food

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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOMALOMENA Wallisii

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Homalomena

Cumin

In Hindi

Homalomena

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Homalomena

Kümmelpflanze

In French

Homalomena

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

Homalomena

planta de comino

In Greek

Homalomena

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

homalomena

Cumin planta

In Polish

Homalomena

Kmin roślin

In Latin

Homalomena

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arales

Apiales

Family

Araceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Homalomena

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

122100

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Properties of Homalomena and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Cumin. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Cumin has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Homalomena and Cumin

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

Homalomena and Cumin Physical Information

Homalomena and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Cumin are as follows:

Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Homalomena and Cumin

Care of Homalomena and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena 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.