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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Spices
Epiphyte

Origin

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Star anise and more
Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

01000
0 40000
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Habitat

Thickets, Woods
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-911-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-4
12-9

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

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.50 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1.25 cm20.30 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
-

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting

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, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
-

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate, 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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Cough
-

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Flowers

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 Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pimpinella anisum
EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Common Name

Anise
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

In Hindi

सौंफ़ का पौध
Epidendrum

In German

Anis
Epidendrum

In French

Anis
Epidendrum

In Spanish

Anís
Epidendrum

In Greek

γλυκάνισο
Epidendrum

In Portuguese

anis
Epidendrum

In Polish

Anyż
Epidendrum

In Latin

Anethum
Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Apiales
Asparagales

Family

Apiaceae
Orchidaceae

Genus

Pimpinella
Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

-
Epidendreae

Subfamily

-
Epidendroideae

Number of Species

11500
1 27800
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Difference Between Anise and Epidendrum

If you are confused whether Anise or Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Anise are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Epidendrum fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles and Water soluble fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Anise and Epidendrum if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Anise and Epidendrum

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Anise and Epidendrum. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Anise and Epidendrum as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Anise is Asthma, constipation and Cough whereas of Epidendrum is . Anise has beauty benefits as follows: while Epidendrum has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Anise vs Epidendrum

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Anise vs Epidendrum and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Anise are Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash whereas of Epidendrum have Asthma respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Anise has no showy fruits and Epidendrum has no showy fruits. Also Anise is flowering and Epidendrum is not flowering . You can compare Anise and Epidendrum facts and facts of other plants too.