Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
congesta, paucinervia
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
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 Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Black Currant
Cumin
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Carandas
Kümmelpflanze
In French
karondas
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
karondas
planta de comino
In Greek
karondas
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
karondas
Cumin planta
In Polish
karondas
Kmin roślin
In Latin
karondas
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Cumin
Season and care of Karonda and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Cumin Physical Information
Karonda and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Cumin are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Cumin
Care of Karonda and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda 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.