Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Star anise and more
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Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Anise
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
candlenut पेड़
In German
Anis
Candlenut Baum
In French
Anis
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Anís
árbol candlenut
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
anis
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Anyż
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Anethum
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Apiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Anise and Candlenut
Season and care of Anise and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Candlenut season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Candlenut Physical Information
Anise and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Anise and Candlenut
Care of Anise and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.