Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
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, Bouquets
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
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
Cumin
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल लिली
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Orientalische Lilie
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Lily Oriental
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
lirio oriental
planta de comino
In Greek
Oriental Lily
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Lily Oriental
Cumin planta
In Polish
Oriental Lily
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Oriental Lily
Cumin plant
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oriental Lily and Cumin
Season and care of Oriental Lily and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Oriental Lily and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oriental Lily season is Summer and Cumin season is Summer. The type of soil for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oriental Lily is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oriental Lily and Cumin Physical Information
Oriental Lily and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oriental Lily and Cumin are as follows:
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Oriental Lily and Cumin
Care of Oriental Lily and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily 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.