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Illicium parviflorum

Small-flowered Anise Tree

Evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Bears small white/cream anise-scented flowers in spring. Native to China and Vietnam. Ornamental use.

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Pot Size 7-8 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	7-8 in	In Stock	$34.45	Buy

Pot Size 11-12 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	11-12 in	In Stock	$38.98	Buy
	11-12 in	In Stock	$78.00	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Small-flowered Anise Tree
Family	Schisandraceae
Genus	Illicium
Species	Parviflorum
Origin	China / Vietnam
Blooming	Spring, small white/cream flowers with anise scent
Leaf Color	Dark green (glossy)
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, acidic, well-draining soil with high organic matter content

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during dormancy in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial shade in hot climates; tolerates full sun in cooler regions

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring to Autumn)

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

45° – 86°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 75%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

800 – 15000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 3000

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

25% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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