China Aster

Spearmint

About China Aster and Spearmint

China Aster

Spearmint

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Herbs

Origin

China

Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Mentha spicata

Number of Varieties

3530

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

7-1

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

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Pink, Lavender

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

Oval with toothed margin

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Flies, Mites

Allergy

Asthma

bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages

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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

MENTHA spicata

Common Name

China Aster

Spearmint

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

पहाड़ी पुदीना

In German

China Aster

Grüne Minze

In French

Chine Aster

menthe verte

In Spanish

aster de China

menta verde

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

δυόσμος

In Portuguese

China Aster

hortelã

In Polish

Chiny Aster

mięta

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Coriander

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Lamiales

Family

Asteraceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Mentheae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1530

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Spearmint

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Spearmint

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

China Aster and Spearmint Physical Information

China Aster and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Spearmint are as follows:

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

Care of China Aster and Spearmint

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