Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
-
Star anise and more
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Anise
In Hindi
Quisco
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
Quisco
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Quisco
anis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quisco and Anise
Season and care of Quisco and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Anise season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Quisco and Anise Physical Information
Quisco and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Anise are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Quisco and Anise
Care of Quisco and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Quisco 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.