Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southeastern United States
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, 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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
China Aster
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
China Aster
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Chine Aster
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
aster de China
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
China Aster
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of China Aster and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
China Aster and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
China Aster and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of China Aster and Southern Magnolia
Care of China Aster and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
