Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Spider Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
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
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Anise
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Elephant Ear
In German
Anis
Elephant Ear
In French
Anis
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Anís
Elephant Ear
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
anis
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Anyż
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Anethum
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Alismatales
Genus
Pimpinella
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Anise and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Elephant Ear season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Anise and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anise and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Care of Anise and Elephant Ear
Care of Anise and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.