Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not Available
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil pH
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
China Aster
In Hindi
Pelargonium
चीन एस्टर
In German
Pelargonium
China Aster
In French
Pelargonium
Chine Aster
In Spanish
Pelargonium
aster de China
In Greek
Pelargonium
Κίνα Aster
In Portuguese
pelargônio
China Aster
In Polish
Pelargonium
Chiny Aster
In Latin
Pelargonium
Sinis Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Callistephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and China Aster
Season and care of Pelargonium and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and China Aster Physical Information
Pelargonium and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and China Aster are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
- China Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and China Aster
Care of Pelargonium and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.