Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Eastern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
  
Lowland, Ponds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
  
Green, Orange, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
  
Broadly Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
In Water, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Dogs
  
Aphids, White bugs
  
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Diabetes, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
  
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
  
Nymphaea caerulea
  
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
  
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
  
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
  
ब्लू लोटस
  
In German
Sternanis
  
Blue Lotus
  
In French
Anis étoilé
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Portuguese
Star Anise
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Polish
Anyż
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Latin
Star Anise
  
Blue Lotus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Illiciales
  
Nymphaeales
  
Family
Illiciaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Illicium
  
Nymphaea
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Illicieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Illicioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star Anise and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Star Anise and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Star Anise and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Star Anise and Blue Lotus
Care of Star Anise and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.