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Chrysanthemums and Aster


Color

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"  

Fragrance
-  
Spicy  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Star  
Bowl  

Height
8.00 cm  
11
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  
-  

List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Rust  
-  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season  
Early Summer Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Chrysanthemums have a rich history in various cultures, symbolizing longevity, joy, and optimism, often used in floral arrangements and as a tea ingredient.  

Origin
Eurasia  
Asia  

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.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
loyalty and friendship  

Astrological Flower
  
African Violet  

Birth Month Flower
  
November  

Flower Availability
  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

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

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory  
-  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Cut Flowers  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Wedding  
Father's Day, Funerals, Sympathy  

Allergy
-  
-  

Family

Common Name
  
Chrysanthemum  

Tribe
  
Asteraceae » Chrysanthemateae  

Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae  
Dendranthema grandiflorum  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Asterales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
Asteroideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
180  
20
40  
36

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More about Aster and Chrysanthemums Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Aster and Chrysanthemums facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Aster and Chrysanthemums. Aster comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White colors whereas Chrysanthemums flowers are with Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Aster and Chrysanthemums facts will definitely amuse you.

Aster and Chrysanthemums growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Aster and Chrysanthemums growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Chrysanthemums needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Get other Aster and Chrysanthemums facts in the sections below.

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Aster and Chrysanthemums Classification

After knowing about various Aster and Chrysanthemums facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Chrysanthemums classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Chrysanthemums is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Dendranthema grandiflorum respectively. Aster belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Chrysanthemums falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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