China Aster

Broccoli

About China Aster and Broccoli

China Aster

Broccoli

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Vegetable

Origin

China

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

Number of Varieties

353

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Habitat

Cold Regions

agricultural areas, Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

6-1

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

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

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 let dry out between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas, Shallow soil

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma

Diarrhea, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

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

Showy Purposes

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

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

Common Name

China Aster

Broccoli

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

ब्रोकली

In German

China Aster

Brokkoli

In French

Chine Aster

Brocoli

In Spanish

aster de China

Brócoli

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

μπρόκολο

In Portuguese

China Aster

brócolis

In Polish

Chiny Aster

brokuły

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Brocoli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Capparales

Family

Asteraceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1519

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Broccoli

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Broccoli

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

China Aster and Broccoli Physical Information

China Aster and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Broccoli are as follows:

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

Care of China Aster and Broccoli

Care of China Aster and Broccoli 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 Broccoli pruning is done . In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.