Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Star anise and more
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 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
Yellow, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Anise
In Hindi
echinocactus
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
echinocactus
Anis
In French
echinocactus
Anis
In Spanish
echinocactus
Anís
In Greek
Echinocactus
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
anis
In Polish
Echinocactus
Anyż
In Latin
Echinocactus
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Anise
Season and care of Echinocactus and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Echinocactus and Anise Physical Information
Echinocactus and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Anise are as follows:
Care of Echinocactus and Anise
Care of Echinocactus and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Echinocactus 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.