Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Not Available
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cottage garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Cumin
In Hindi
आमला
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Stachelbeere
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Grosella
planta de comino
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Groselha
Cumin planta
In Polish
Agrest
Kmin roślin
In Latin
hominem
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cumin
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Cumin Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Cumin are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cumin
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.