Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
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
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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
Bonsai, Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.