Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
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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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Anise
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Hydrangea
In Spanish
Anís
Hortensia
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
anis
Hortênsia
In Latin
Anethum
Hibiscus
Family
Apiaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Anise and Ubi
Season and care of Anise and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Ubi season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Ubi Physical Information
Anise and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Ubi are as follows:
Care of Anise and Ubi
Care of Anise and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.