Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Mentha spicata
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Pink, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Compound
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Spearmint
Cumin
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Grüne Minze
Kümmelpflanze
In French
menthe verte
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
menta verde
planta de comino
In Greek
δυόσμος
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
hortelã
Cumin planta
In Polish
mięta
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Coriander
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Scandiceae
Season and Care of Spearmint and Cumin
Season and care of Spearmint and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Cumin season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Cumin Physical Information
Spearmint and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Cumin are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Spearmint and Cumin
Care of Spearmint and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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.