Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Star anise and more
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
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 deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Myristica fragrans
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
जायफल
In German
Anis
Muskatnuss
In French
Anis
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Anís
nuez moscada
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
anis
noz-moscada
In Polish
Anyż
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Genus
Pimpinella
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Nutmeg
Season and care of Anise and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Nutmeg season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Nutmeg Physical Information
Anise and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Anise and Nutmeg
Care of Anise and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.