Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
China
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
Cold Regions
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Alternate Days
Consistently
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
ORYZA
Common Name
China Aster
Rice
In German
China Aster
Reis
In French
Chine Aster
riz
In Spanish
aster de China
arroz
In Portuguese
China Aster
arroz
In Polish
Chiny Aster
ryż
In Latin
Sinis Aster
rice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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