Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Star anise and more
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
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, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Winter Squash
Anise
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Winter squash
Anis
In French
courges d'hiver
Anis
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Anís
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
abóbora
anis
In Latin
cucurbita
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Winter Squash and Anise
Season and care of Winter Squash and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Anise season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Winter Squash and Anise Physical Information
Winter Squash and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Anise are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Squash and Anise
Care of Winter Squash and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Winter Squash 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.