Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
China
Caribbean, South America
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
China Aster
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
सीताफल
In German
China Aster
Zuckerapfel
In French
Chine Aster
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
aster de China
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
China Aster
Pinha
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Aster and Sugar Apple
Season and care of China Aster and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Sugar Apple Physical Information
China Aster and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Sugar Apple are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of China Aster and Sugar Apple
Care of China Aster and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.