China Aster

Bluewings

About China Aster and Bluewings

China Aster

Bluewings

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Origin

China

Southeastern Asia

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

3510

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12 - 4

Sunset Zone

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, 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

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Acuminate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Part sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

TORENIA fournieri

Common Name

China Aster

Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

Bluewings

In German

China Aster

Bluewings

In French

Chine Aster

Bluewings

In Spanish

aster de China

Bluewings

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Bluewings

In Portuguese

China Aster

Bluewings

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Bluewings

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Bluewings

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Lamiales

Family

Asteraceae

Linderniaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Torenia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

15195

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Bluewings

Wondering what are the properties of China Aster and Bluewings? We provide you with everything About China Aster and Bluewings. China Aster doesn't have thorns and Bluewings doesn't have thorns. Also China Aster does not have fragrant flowers. China Aster has allergic reactions like Asthma and Bluewings has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 China Aster and Bluewings and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Aster and Bluewings

Season and care of China Aster and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.

China Aster and Bluewings Physical Information

China Aster and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Bluewings are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
Bluewings leaf color: Green

Care of China Aster and Bluewings

Care of China Aster and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.