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What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Herbs
Succulent

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Africa

Types

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

330
0 40000
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Habitat

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
10-1

Sunset Zone

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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm250.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

25.40 cm121.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Insects
Butterflies

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
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem

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
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUMINUM cyminum
PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Cumin
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

जीरा संयंत्र
Elephant Bush

In German

Kümmelpflanze
Elephant Bush

In French

Usine de cumin
Elephant Bush

In Spanish

planta de comino
elefante Bush

In Greek

εργοστάσιο κύμινο
ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Cumin planta
elefante de Bush

In Polish

Kmin roślin
Elephant Bush

In Latin

Cumin plant
bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Apiaceae
Portulacaceae

Genus

Cuminum
Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Scandiceae
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Subfamily

Apioideae
Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1001
1 27800
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Difference Between Cumin and Elephant Bush

If you are confused whether Cumin or Elephant Bush are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Cumin and Elephant Bush Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Cumin are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season and organic fertlizers, whereas for Elephant Bush fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Cumin and Elephant Bush if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Cumin and Elephant Bush

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Cumin and Elephant Bush. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Cumin and Elephant Bush as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Cumin is Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion and Vomiting whereas of Elephant Bush is Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation and Sore throat. Cumin has beauty benefits as follows: Improve hair condition and Improve skin condition while Elephant Bush has beauty benefits as follows: Improve hair condition and Improve skin condition.

Compare Facts of Cumin vs Elephant Bush

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Cumin vs Elephant Bush and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Cumin are Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and wheezing whereas of Elephant Bush have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Cumin has no showy fruits and Elephant Bush has no showy fruits. Also Cumin is not flowering and Elephant Bush is not flowering . You can compare Cumin and Elephant Bush facts and facts of other plants too.