Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
China
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Cold Regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light 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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Alternate Days
Ample Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
China Aster
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Epidendrum
In German
China Aster
Epidendrum
In French
Chine Aster
Epidendrum
In Spanish
aster de China
Epidendrum
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
China Aster
Epidendrum
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Epidendrum
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Epidendrum
Season and care of China Aster and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
China Aster and Epidendrum Physical Information
China Aster and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Epidendrum are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of China Aster and Epidendrum
Care of China Aster and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.