Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
China Aster
In Hindi
Tabebuia
चीन एस्टर
In German
Tabebuia
China Aster
In French
Tabebuia
Chine Aster
In Spanish
Tabebuia
aster de China
In Greek
Tabebuia
Κίνα Aster
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
China Aster
In Polish
Tabebuia
Chiny Aster
In Latin
Tabebuia
Sinis Aster
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Callistephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and China Aster
Season and care of Tabebuia and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and China Aster season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and China Aster Physical Information
Tabebuia and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and China Aster are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
- China Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and China Aster
Care of Tabebuia and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.