Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
tropical environments
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, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
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
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Anise
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Anis
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Anis
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Anís
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
anis
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Anyż
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Anethum
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pimpinella
Bauhinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Anise and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Anise and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Anise and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Anise and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Anise and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.