Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Silverthorn
Cumin
In Hindi
Silverthorn
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Silverthorn
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Silverthorn
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Silverthorn
planta de comino
In Greek
Silverthorn
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Cumin planta
In Polish
Silverthorn
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Silverthorn
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Cumin
Season and care of Silverthorn and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Cumin Physical Information
Silverthorn and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Cumin are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Cumin
Care of Silverthorn and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn 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.