Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Cold Regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
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Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
-
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
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Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
PYRUS communis
Common Name
China Aster
Pear
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
नाशपाती
In German
China Aster
Birne
In French
Chine Aster
Poire
In Spanish
aster de China
Pera
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
China Aster
Pera
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Gruszka
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Pear
Season and care of China Aster and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
China Aster and Pear Physical Information
China Aster and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Pear are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of China Aster and Pear
Care of China Aster and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.