Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
South Africa
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
it is a type of daisy
Habitat
Cold Regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 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
A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
China Aster
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Livingstone Daisy
In German
China Aster
Livingstone Daisy
In French
Chine Aster
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
aster de China
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
China Aster
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Aster and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of China Aster and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
China Aster and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of China Aster and Livingstone Daisy
Care of China Aster and Livingstone Daisy 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 Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.