Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Sternanis
Octopus tree
In French
Anis étoilé
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Anyż
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Star Anise
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Illiciaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Illicium
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Aralioideae
Properties of Star Anise and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Octopus Tree. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Star Anise and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Star Anise and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Star Anise and Octopus Tree
Care of Star Anise and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.