Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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 main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Asthma
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
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
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
China Aster
Zucchini, courgette
In German
China Aster
Zucchini
In French
Chine Aster
Courgette
In Spanish
aster de China
calabacín
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
China Aster
abobrinha
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Kabaczek
In Latin
Sinis Aster
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Aster and Zucchini
Season and care of China Aster and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Zucchini Physical Information
China Aster and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Zucchini are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Zucchini
Care of China Aster and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
