Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
China
Europe, Asia
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Cold Regions
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires 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
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
-
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
China Aster
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Tatsoi
In German
China Aster
Tatsoi
In French
Chine Aster
Tatsoi
In Spanish
aster de China
Tatsoi
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
China Aster
Tatsoi
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Tatsoi
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of China Aster and Tatsoi
Season and care of China Aster and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
China Aster and Tatsoi Physical Information
China Aster and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Tatsoi are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of China Aster and Tatsoi
Care of China Aster and Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.