China Aster

Pink Pineapple

About China Aster and Pink Pineapple

China Aster

Pink Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tender Perennial

Origin

China

South America, Brazil

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

351

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

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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

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm50.80 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gold, Magenta, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

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

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison

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

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

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

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Asthma

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

ANANAS nanus

Common Name

China Aster

Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

Pink Pineapple

In German

China Aster

Pink Pineapple

In French

Chine Aster

Pink Pineapple

In Spanish

aster de China

Pink Pineapple

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Pink Pineapple

In Portuguese

China Aster

Ananás-de-raposa

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Pink Pineapple

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Pink Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Poales

Family

Asteraceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

151

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Pink Pineapple

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Pink Pineapple

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

China Aster and Pink Pineapple Physical Information

China Aster and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Pink Pineapple are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of China Aster and Pink Pineapple

Care of China Aster and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.