Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Star anise and more
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Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Anise
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
mandacaru
In German
Anis
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Anis
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Anís
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
anis
Mandacaru
In Latin
Anethum
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Mandacaru
Season and care of Anise and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Mandacaru season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Mandacaru Physical Information
Anise and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Mandacaru are as follows:
Care of Anise and Mandacaru
Care of Anise and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Mandacaru pruning is done 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.