Aster

Zinnia

About Aster and Zinnia

Aster

Zinnia

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

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

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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Star

Dome

1.5.2 Height

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8.00 cm

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15.00 cm

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1.5.3 Diameter

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2.00 cm

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15.00 cm

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1.6 Line

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1.7 Silhouette

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1.8 Blossom Texture

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1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

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2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Eurasia

Mexico

3.2 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.

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

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4.2 Health Benefits

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

Cures Constipation

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Salads, Teas

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Zinnia Elegans

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Asterales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Asteraceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Asteroideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Aster and Zinnia

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 Zinnia in the sections below.

Aster and Zinnia color

Aster and Zinnia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Aster and Zinnia 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 NA fragrance whereas Dome shaped Zinnia has NA fragrance.

More facts about Aster and Zinnia

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

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Aster and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Aster and Zinnia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Aster and Zinnia Family classification here. Aster and Zinnia 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.