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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Spices
Tender Perennial

Origin

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southeastern Asia

Types

Star anise and more
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily

Number of Varieties

070
0 40000
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Habitat

Thickets, Woods
Terrestrial, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-4
12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.50 cm20.30 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1.25 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Prune regularly
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Full Sun, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies
Spider Mites

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Cough
-

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
-

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pimpinella anisum
ALOCASIA reginula

Common Name

Anise
Elephant Ear

In Hindi

सौंफ़ का पौध
Elephant Ear

In German

Anis
Elephant Ear

In French

Anis
Elephant Ear

In Spanish

Anís
Elephant Ear

In Greek

γλυκάνισο
Elephant Ear

In Portuguese

anis
Elephant Ear

In Polish

Anyż
Elephant Ear

In Latin

Anethum
Elephant Ear

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Apiales
Alismatales

Family

Apiaceae
Araceae

Genus

Pimpinella
Alocasia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

-
Colocasiodeae

Subfamily

-
Aroideae

Number of Species

179
1 27800
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Difference Between Anise and Elephant Ear

If you are confused whether Anise or Elephant Ear are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Anise and Elephant Ear Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Anise are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Elephant Ear fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Anise and Elephant Ear if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Anise and Elephant Ear

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Compare Facts of Anise vs Elephant Ear

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