Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Star anise and more
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
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
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Not Available
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Anise
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Sikalemen
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
anis
Cíclame
In Latin
Anethum
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Apiaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Anise and Cyclamen
Season and care of Anise and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Cyclamen season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Anise and Cyclamen Physical Information
Anise and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Anise and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Anise and Cyclamen
Care of Anise and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.