Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Dogs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
China rose
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
चक्र फूल
In German
Tropical Hibiscus
Sternanis
In French
Hibiscus Tropical
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
hibisco tropical
Anís estrellado
In Greek
τροπική Hibiscus
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Hibiscus tropical
Star Anise
In Polish
Tropical Hibiscus
Anyż
In Latin
Tropical Hibiscus
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Illiciales
Family
Malvaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Hibisceae
Illicieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese hibiscus and Star Anise
Season and care of Chinese hibiscus and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese hibiscus and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Loam and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese hibiscus and Star Anise Physical Information
Chinese hibiscus and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese hibiscus and Star Anise are as follows:
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Star Anise
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.