Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ANANAS
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Pineapple
In German
Sternanis
Ananas
In French
Anis étoilé
Ananas
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Piña
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Abacaxi
In Latin
Star Anise
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Illiciales
Bromeliales
Family
Illiciaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Pineapple. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Pineapple 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 Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Pineapple
Season and care of Star Anise and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Star Anise and Pineapple Physical Information
Star Anise and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Pineapple are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Star Anise and Pineapple
Care of Star Anise and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.