Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
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Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Star anise and more
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky 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
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
-
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Requires little pruning
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
Allergy
Dermititis
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
-
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Anise
In Hindi
Aechmea
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
Αιχμέα
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Aechmea
anis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
-
Properties of Aechmea and Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Anise? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Anise. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Anise has allergic reactions like Dermititis. 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 Aechmea and Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Anise
Season and care of Aechmea and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Aechmea and Anise Physical Information
Aechmea and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Anise are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Anise
Care of Aechmea and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Aechmea 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.