Callistephus Chinensis
5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Blooms easily
Fast grower
About Callistephus Chinensis
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, Callistephus and Annual aster
How to care for Callistephus Chinensis
How often to water your Callistephus Chinensis
every 9
Callistephus Chinensis 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Giant Crego Aster in your home
a window
Callistephus Chinensis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Callistephus Chinensis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Callistephus Chinensis in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Callistephus Chinensis
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 Chinensis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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All blooms have withered, so I pruned them. Will the bloom be revived in summer? #GiantCregoAster
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the petals are wilting very quickly, i got this plant 3 days ago, what do i do? #GiantCregoAster
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Does anyone know what these blue spots are?? They’re all over my aster. I’m a little concerned 😞 #NewPlantMom #HappyPlants #FloweringPlants #Aster #NewGrowth
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Can anyone help identify this plant? It popped up in a garden bed that hasn’t been mended in 2 years, that is about to be completely redone. I’ve gotten Aster on this app and Garden Mum on the PictureThis app, neither of which have been planted 😂 #GiantCregoAster #Chrysanthemum
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Drooping African daisy? My African daisy was blooming and thriving, then overnight everything started drooping? I gave her some water and she’s on a sunny windowsill but still no improvement. Any ideas? #AfricanDaisy #GiantCregoAster #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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How can I help my overwatered flowers? I recently became a new plant parent and I believe I've severely overwatered this plant. I repotted today, and I'm hoping that helps, but does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do? - or am I too late? #AskGreg #PleaseDontDie
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Hi guys! This is one of my plants and she seems as if she’s dying, I don’t know what to do! She’s a cut flower and I’ll post what kind of thing she’s in soon.
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What is this beauty? Help what is this? She bloomed in the spring and now again in the fall...
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What kind of plant is this? #WhatPlantIsThis
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What kind of plant?
Care Summary for Callistephus Chinensis
Callistephus Chinensis
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
Blooms easily 3
Fast grower 1
Large, lush leaves 1