Plant Care Callistephus

Callistephus

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Callistephus has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily
Callistephus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Callistephus

Callistephus chinensis, or China aster, is a cool weather annual with many cultivars and colors to choose from. It grows easily in rich, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. China aster displays showy, 3-5-inch diameter blooms from early summer to fall. It can be prone to aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers, wilt, or stem rot.

Taxonomy

Callistephus chinensis
Callistephus
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

Giant Crego Aster, Giant Crego Aster, China aster and Annual aster

How to care for Callistephus

💦 Water

How often to water your Callistephus

Water needs for Callistephus
0.5 cups
every 9

Callistephus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Callistephus

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Giant Crego Aster in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Callistephus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Callistephus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Callistephus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Callistephus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Callistephus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Callistephus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Callistephus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Callistephus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


💦 Water Needs

Callistephus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Callistephus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Callistephus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Callistephus does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Callistephus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Callistephus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Callistephus

Callistephus

Callistephus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Callistephus has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 3
Callistephus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Callistephus has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
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06/08/2021

So easy to care for! So pretty and smells yummy too! Need to repot but can’t bring myself too! I love how the pot matches the flowers🐯💛

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily Blooms easily

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