Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, South-Central United States
Types
Ornamental
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Lowland, Mixed deciduous forest, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
Cassia grandis
Common Name
Aster
Pink Shower Tree
In Hindi
एस्टर
Pink Shower Tree
In German
Astern
Rosa Shower Tree
In French
Aster
Cassia grandis
In Spanish
Aster
Cassia grandis
In Greek
αστήρ
Ροζ δέντρο ντους
In Portuguese
Aster
marimari
In Polish
aster
Różowy Prysznic Drzewo
In Latin
Aster
Pink arbor imber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aster and Cassia Grandis
Wondering what are the properties of Aster and Cassia Grandis? We provide you with everything About Aster and Cassia Grandis. Aster doesn't have thorns and Cassia Grandis doesn't have thorns. Also Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Aster has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cassia Grandis has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Aster and Cassia Grandis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aster and Cassia Grandis
Season and care of Aster and Cassia Grandis is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Cassia Grandis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cassia Grandis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cassia Grandis is Loam while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Grandis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Cassia Grandis Physical Information
Aster and Cassia Grandis physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Cassia Grandis height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Cassia Grandis are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Cassia Grandis flower color: Pink and Yellow green
- Cassia Grandis leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aster and Cassia Grandis
Care of Aster and Cassia Grandis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cassia Grandis pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Grandis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.