Aster

Hibiscus

About Aster and Hibiscus

Aster

Hibiscus

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Star

Trumpet

Height

8.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Well-drained, Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

All year

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Eurasia

China, Pacific Islands

Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Valentine's Day

Allergy

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Malvales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Malvaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Malvoideae

Genus

Number of Species

180232

3 25000

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Information about Aster and Hibiscus

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Aster and Hibiscus in the sections below.

Aster and Hibiscus color

Aster and Hibiscus come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Aster and Hibiscus color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Aster is Star in shape and has fragrance whereas Trumpet shaped Hibiscus has fragrance.

More facts about Aster and Hibiscus

You must be eager to know more facts about Aster and Hibiscus. Did you know Aster has originated in Eurasia while Hibiscus has originated in China, Pacific Islands. One of the Interesting Facts about Aster and Hibiscus is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Aster and Hibiscus Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Aster and Hibiscus uses in this section. Aster and Hibiscus have many medicinal properties. Besides, Aster is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Hibiscus on Valentine's Day. Aster and Hibiscus also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Aster and Hibiscus Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Aster and Hibiscus Family classification here. Aster and Hibiscus belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.