China Aster

Mahonia

About China Aster and Mahonia

China Aster

Mahonia

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii

Number of Varieties

35180

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Dry areas, Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Pinnate

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, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Mulch, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

MAHONIA fortunei

Common Name

China Aster

Mahonia

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

Mahonia

In German

China Aster

Mahonia

In French

Chine Aster

Mahonia

In Spanish

aster de China

Mahonia

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Mahonia

In Portuguese

China Aster

mahonia

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Mahonia

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Mahonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Ranunculales

Family

Asteraceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Mahonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1570

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Mahonia

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Mahonia

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

China Aster and Mahonia Physical Information

China Aster and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Mahonia are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of China Aster and Mahonia

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