China Aster

Sweetshrub

About China Aster and Sweetshrub

China Aster

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

352

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Habitat

Cold Regions

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-4

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

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, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering

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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Semi-Double

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

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Cottage Garden

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

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Root

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

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

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

China Aster

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

sweetshrub

In German

China Aster

sweetshrub

In French

Chine Aster

sweetshrub

In Spanish

aster de China

sweetshrub

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

China Aster

sweetshrub

In Polish

Chiny Aster

sweetshrub

In Latin

Sinis Aster

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Laurales

Family

Asteraceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

154

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Sweetshrub

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Sweetshrub

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

China Aster and Sweetshrub Physical Information

China Aster and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Sweetshrub are as follows:

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

Care of China Aster and Sweetshrub

Care of China Aster and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.