Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
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Types
Star anise and more
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
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
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
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
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Anise
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Anis
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Anis
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Anís
planta del papiro
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
anis
planta do papiro
In Polish
Anyż
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Apiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Papyrus
Season and care of Anise and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Papyrus season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Anise and Papyrus Physical Information
Anise and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Anise and Papyrus
Care of Anise and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.