Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
moist forests
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Rhododendron
Cumin
In Hindi
rhododendron
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Rhododendron
Kümmelpflanze
In French
rhododendron
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
rododendro
planta de comino
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
rododendro
Cumin planta
In Polish
rododendron
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Rhododendron
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Cumin
Season and care of Rhododendron and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Cumin Physical Information
Rhododendron and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Cumin are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Cumin
Care of Rhododendron and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.