Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Clivia
In German
Sternanis
Clivia
In French
Anis étoilé
Clivia
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Clivia
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Clivia
In Latin
Star Anise
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Asparagales
Family
Illiciaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Clivia. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Clivia has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting. 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 Star Anise and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Clivia
Season and care of Star Anise and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Star Anise and Clivia Physical Information
Star Anise and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Clivia are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Clivia
Care of Star Anise and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.