Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Star anise and more
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead branches
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
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
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Limequat
Anise
In Hindi
Limequat
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
Limequat
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Limequat
anis
In Latin
Limequat
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Limequat and Anise
Season and care of Limequat and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Limequat and Anise Physical Information
Limequat and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Anise are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Anise
Care of Limequat and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.