Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
North America, Western United States, Canada
Types
Star anise and more
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Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Cone shaped
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Anise
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Pineapple Weed
In German
Anis
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
Anis
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Anís
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
anis
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Anyż
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Anethum
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Anise and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Anise and Pineapple Weed. Anise doesn't have thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anise and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Anise and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Pineapple Weed season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Anise and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Anise and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Care of Anise and Pineapple Weed
Care of Anise and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.