Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Star anise and more
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Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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 water frequently
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
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 a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Anise
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Mandarin
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
anis
tangerina
In Polish
Anyż
Mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Anise and Mandarin
Season and care of Anise and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Mandarin season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Mandarin Physical Information
Anise and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Mandarin are as follows:
Care of Anise and Mandarin
Care of Anise and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.