Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Star anise and more
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
agricultural areas, 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, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, 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
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Anise
Sugarcane
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
गन्ना
In French
Anis
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Anís
Saccharum
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Saccharum
In Portuguese
anis
Cana-de-açúcar
In Latin
Anethum
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Pimpinella
Saccharum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Sugarcane
Season and care of Anise and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Sugarcane season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Sugarcane Physical Information
Anise and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Sugarcane are as follows:
Care of Anise and Sugarcane
Care of Anise and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.