Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Dry Forest
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brownish Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Cumin
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Holz Bambus
Kümmelpflanze
In French
bois Bambou
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
bambú
planta de comino
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Cumin planta
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Kmin roślin
In Latin
lignum
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Cumin
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Timber Bamboo and Cumin Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Cumin are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Timber Bamboo and Cumin
Care of Timber Bamboo and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timber Bamboo 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.