Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Star anise and more
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Rich
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Rich
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Anise
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
süße Limone
Anis
In French
Citrus limetta
Anis
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Anís
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
doce de limão
anis
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Anyż
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Citroideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Anise? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Anise. Sweet Lime has thorns and Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing and Anise has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Lime and Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Anise
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Anise season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Sweet Lime and Anise Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Anise are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Anise
Care of Sweet Lime and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Sweet Lime 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.