Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants, Tubers
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
  
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
  
Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Green, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Dogs
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Unknown
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
  
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
  
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
  
Cyclamen Persicum
  
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
  
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
  
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
  
Sikalemen
  
In German
Sternanis
  
Zyklamen
  
In French
Anis étoilé
  
Cyclamen
  
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
  
Ciclamen
  
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
  
κυκλάμινο
  
In Portuguese
Star Anise
  
Cíclame
  
In Polish
Anyż
  
Cyklamen
  
In Latin
Star Anise
  
Cyclamīnos
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Illiciales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Illiciaceae
  
Primulaceae
  
Genus
Illicium
  
Cyclamen
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Illicieae
  
Cyclamineae
  
Subfamily
Illicioideae
  
Myrsinoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star Anise and Cyclamen
Season and care of Star Anise and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Star Anise and Cyclamen Physical Information
Star Anise and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Cyclamen are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Star Anise and Cyclamen
Care of Star Anise and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.