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About Ixora and China Aster

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants

Origin

Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
China

Types

Ixora albersii Ixora beckleri Ixora ooumuensis Ixora jucunda Ixora nigerica Ixora st.-johnii Ixora umbellata
Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

40035
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22
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

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm20.30 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Rose
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Arrowhead

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
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, Partial shade
Full Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Scale
fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
-

Allergy

Asthma
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Flowers

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IXORA
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Common Name

Ixora
China Aster

In Hindi

Ixora
चीन एस्टर

In German

Ixora
China Aster

In French

Ixora
Chine Aster

In Spanish

Ixora
aster de China

In Greek

Ixora
Κίνα Aster

In Portuguese

Ixora
China Aster

In Polish

Ixora
Chiny Aster

In Latin

Ixora
Sinis Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales
Asterales

Family

Rubiaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Ixora
Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ixoreae
Astereae

Subfamily

Ixoroideae
Asteroideae

Number of Species

54515
1 27800
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Properties of Ixora and China Aster

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

Season and Care of Ixora and China Aster

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

Ixora and China Aster Physical Information

Ixora and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ixora and China Aster are as follows:

  • Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory

  • Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet

  • China Aster leaf color: Green

Care of Ixora and China Aster

Care of Ixora and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ixora 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.