Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Ornamental
Habitat
Cold Regions
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Aster amellus
Common Name
Tuberose
Aster
In German
Tuberose
Astern
In French
Tubéreuse
Aster
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Aster
Season and care of Tuberose and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Aster season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Tuberose and Aster Physical Information
Tuberose and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Aster are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Tuberose and Aster
Care of Tuberose and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.