Wintersweet

Cumin

About Wintersweet and Cumin

Wintersweet

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

China

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

12-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively, Water Deeply

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Frost

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHIMONANTHUS praecox

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Winter Sweet Japanese allspice

Cumin

In Hindi

Wintersweet

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Wintersweet

Kümmelpflanze

In French

Wintersweet

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

wintersweet

planta de comino

In Greek

Wintersweet

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

wintersweet

Cumin planta

In Polish

Wintersweet

Kmin roślin

In Latin

Wintersweet

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Family

Calycanthaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Chimonanthus

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

11100

1 27800

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Properties of Wintersweet and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Wintersweet and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Wintersweet and Cumin. Wintersweet doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Wintersweet does not have fragrant flowers. Wintersweet has allergic reactions like and Cumin has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wintersweet and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wintersweet and Cumin

Season and care of Wintersweet and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Cumin season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Wintersweet and Cumin Physical Information

Wintersweet and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Cumin are as follows:

Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Wintersweet and Cumin

Care of Wintersweet and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet 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.