Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Aquatics
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Ponds
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
21,22
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Circular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, 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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Anise
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Nymphaea alba
In German
Anis
Weiße Seerose
In French
Anis
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Anís
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
anis
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Anyż
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Anethum
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Apiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Anise and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Anise and Nymphaea Alba. Anise doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anise and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Anise and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Nymphaea Alba season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Anise and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Anise and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Care of Anise and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Anise and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.