Types
Ornamental
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Aster
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Aster
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Aster and Tatsoi
Season and care of Aster and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Aster and Tatsoi Physical Information
Aster and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Aster and Tatsoi are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aster and Tatsoi
Care of Aster and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.