Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Yucca
Star anise and more
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, 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, 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
-
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Anise
In Hindi
शकरकंद
सौंफ़ का पौध
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yuca and Anise
Season and care of Yuca and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Yuca and Anise Physical Information
Yuca and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Anise are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Anise
Care of Yuca and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Yuca 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.