Persian Violet

Cumin

About Persian Violet and Cumin

Persian Violet

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Eastern Africa

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

153

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-12-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

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?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, 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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

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

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Insects

Allergy

Pollen

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

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

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, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Cumin

In Hindi

persian violet

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

persian violet

Kümmelpflanze

In French

persian violet

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

Violeta persa

planta de comino

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Cumin planta

In Polish

Persian Violet

Kmin roślin

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Apiales

Family

Gentianaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Exacum

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

25100

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Properties of Persian Violet and Cumin

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Cumin

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

Persian Violet and Cumin Physical Information

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

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Cumin

Care of Persian Violet and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.