Dianthus

China Aster

About Dianthus and China Aster

Dianthus

China Aster

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

India

China

Types

Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

30035

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Waste areas

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, H1, 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

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Fuchsia

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

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Insects

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Double

Single, 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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

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

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIANTHUS

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Common Name

Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus

China Aster

In Hindi

Dianthus

चीन एस्टर

In German

Dianthus

China Aster

In French

Dianthus

Chine Aster

In Spanish

Dianthus

aster de China

In Greek

Dianthus

Κίνα Aster

In Portuguese

Dianthus

China Aster

In Polish

Dianthus

Chiny Aster

In Latin

Dianthus

Sinis Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Dianthus

Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Caryophylleae

Astereae

Subfamily

Caryophylloideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

30015

1 27800

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Properties of Dianthus and China Aster

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

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Season and Care of Dianthus and China Aster

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

Dianthus and China Aster Physical Information

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

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

Care of Dianthus and China Aster

Care of Dianthus and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.