China Aster

Pelargonium

About China Aster and Pelargonium

China Aster

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Tender Perennial

Origin

China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

3520

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Acicular

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

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

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

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Semi-Double

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

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

China Aster

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

Pelargonium

In German

China Aster

Pelargonium

In French

Chine Aster

Pelargonium

In Spanish

aster de China

Pelargonium

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

China Aster

pelargônio

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Pelargonium

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Geraniales

Family

Asteraceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

15200

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Pelargonium

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Pelargonium

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

China Aster and Pelargonium Physical Information

China Aster and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Pelargonium are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of China Aster and Pelargonium

Care of China Aster and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.