Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Star anise and more
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
Anise
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Cashew Baum
Anis
In French
Anacardier
Anis
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
Anís
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
cajueiro
anis
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
Anyż
In Latin
cashew ligno
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Anacardium
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Not Available
Season and Care of Cashew and Anise
Season and care of Cashew and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Cashew and Anise Physical Information
Cashew and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Anise are as follows:
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Cashew and Anise
Care of Cashew and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Cashew 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.