Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Cold Regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
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
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
China Aster
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Tabebuia
In German
China Aster
Tabebuia
In French
Chine Aster
Tabebuia
In Spanish
aster de China
Tabebuia
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
China Aster
Tabebuia
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Tabebuia
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Tabebuia
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of China Aster and Tabebuia
Season and care of China Aster and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Tabebuia Physical Information
China Aster and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Tabebuia are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of China Aster and Tabebuia
Care of China Aster and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.