Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Cold Regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
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
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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
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Very little waste
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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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.