Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
-
Star anise and more
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
-
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Anise
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Candlenut Baum
Anis
In French
arbre Candlenut
Anis
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Anís
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
anis
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Anyż
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Anethum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Anise
Season and care of Candlenut and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Candlenut and Anise Physical Information
Candlenut and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Anise are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Anise
Care of Candlenut and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.