China Aster

Sesame

About China Aster and Sesame

China Aster

Sesame

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Herbs

Origin

China

Africa

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame

Number of Varieties

3538

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-11

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

White, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

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

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very 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

How to Plant?

Seedlings

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch

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

Allergy

Asthma

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads

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

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

SESAMUM indicum

Common Name

China Aster

Sesame

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

तिल

In German

China Aster

Sesam

In French

Chine Aster

Sésame

In Spanish

aster de China

Sésamo

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Σουσάμι

In Portuguese

China Aster

Sésamo

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Sezam

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Sesamae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Lamiales

Family

Asteraceae

Pedaliaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Sesamum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Asternae

Number of Species

1520

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Sesame

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Sesame

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

China Aster and Sesame Physical Information

China Aster and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Sesame are as follows:

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

Care of China Aster and Sesame

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