Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, 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
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, 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
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRAHEA armata
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
Cumin
In Hindi
Mexican Blue Palm
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Mexican Blue Palm
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Palmier bleu du Mexique
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
palma blanca
planta de comino
In Greek
Mexican Blue Palm
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Mexican Blue Palm
Cumin planta
In Polish
Mexican Blue Palm
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Mexican Blue Palm
Cumin plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Cumin
Season and care of Mexican Blue Palm and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Blue Palm and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Blue Palm and Cumin Physical Information
Mexican Blue Palm and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Blue Palm and Cumin are as follows:
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Cumin
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Blue Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Mexican Blue Palm 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.