Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Central America
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Cold Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
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 over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
China Aster
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Gomphrena
In German
China Aster
Gomphrena
In French
Chine Aster
Gomphrena
In Spanish
aster de China
Gomphrena
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
China Aster
Gomphrena
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Gomphrena
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Gomphrena
Season and care of China Aster and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
China Aster and Gomphrena Physical Information
China Aster and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Gomphrena are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Gomphrena
Care of China Aster and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena pruning is done 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.