China Aster

Sakaki

About China Aster and Sakaki

China Aster

Sakaki

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China

Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea

Number of Varieties

355

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Habitat

Cold Regions

secondary forest, Temperate Regions

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established

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

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma

Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine

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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera

Common Name

China Aster

Sakaki

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

Sakaki

In German

China Aster

Sperrstrauch

In French

Chine Aster

Sakaki

In Spanish

aster de China

Sakaki

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Sakaki

In Portuguese

China Aster

Sakaki

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Sakaki

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Sakaki

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Theales

Family

Asteraceae

Theaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Cleyera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1518

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Sakaki

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Sakaki

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

China Aster and Sakaki Physical Information

China Aster and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Sakaki are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze

Care of China Aster and Sakaki

Care of China Aster and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.