Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Star anise and more
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
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
not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require 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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Foundation
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Anise
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Anis
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Anis
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Anís
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
anis
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Anyż
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Anethum
Morbus nasturtium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Apiaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anise and Mashua
Season and care of Anise and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Mashua season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Mashua Physical Information
Anise and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Mashua are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Anise and Mashua
Care of Anise and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.