Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Canary Islands
Types
Star anise and more
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Anise
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Anis
Drachenbaum
In French
Anis
dragonnier
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
anis
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Anyż
smok Drzewo
In Latin
Anethum
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Anise and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Anise and Dragon Tree. Anise doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Anise and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anise and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Anise and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Dragon Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Anise and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Care of Anise and Dragon Tree
Care of Anise and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.