China Aster

Crossandra

About China Aster and Crossandra

China Aster

Crossandra

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

China

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)

Number of Varieties

356

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

10-9

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, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm40.60 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

Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Ovate

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

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

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, Pot

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

Water daily during growing season

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

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Balanced liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Agroforestry

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis

Common Name

China Aster

Crossandra, firecracker flower

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

Crossandra

In German

China Aster

Crossandra

In French

Chine Aster

Crossandra

In Spanish

aster de China

Crossandra

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Crossandra

In Portuguese

China Aster

Crossandra

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Crossandra

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Crossandra

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Scrophulariales

Family

Asteraceae

Acanthaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Crossandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1552

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Crossandra

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Crossandra

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

China Aster and Crossandra Physical Information

China Aster and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Crossandra are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of China Aster and Crossandra

Care of China Aster and Crossandra 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 Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.