Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 young trees into an open vase shape
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Cumin
In Hindi
सीताफल
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Zuckerapfel
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Sugar Apple
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
planta de comino
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Cumin planta
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Apiales
Family
Annonaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Cumin
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Cumin season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Cumin Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Cumin are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Cumin
Care of Sugar Apple and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.