Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Star anise and more
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Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Anise
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Anis
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Anis
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Anís
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
anis
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Anyż
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Anethum
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Apiaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Malabar nut
Season and care of Anise and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Malabar nut season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Malabar nut Physical Information
Anise and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Malabar nut are as follows:
Care of Anise and Malabar nut
Care of Anise and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.