Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Star anise and more
Habitat
agricultural areas
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Lobed
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Butterflies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Anise
In Hindi
तोरी
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Spanish
calabacín
Anís
In Greek
κολοκύθι
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
anis
In Latin
zucchini
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pimpinella
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Anise
Season and care of Zucchini and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Anise season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Zucchini and Anise Physical Information
Zucchini and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Anise are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Anise
Care of Zucchini and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Zucchini 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.