Plant Care Stokes' Aster

Stokes' Aster

About Stokes' Aster

Blue Danube is a showy perennial named for the Danube River. It is low maintenance, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant. The leaves are medium to dark green, hairy, leathery, and measure 6 inches long. The hairy stems arise from the basal rosette and are 12 to 18 inches in height. The solitary flower is pale lavender to blue with a white center and arises at the top of the stem.

Taxonomy

Stokesia laevis
Stokesia
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

Stokes'-aster, stokesia and Stoke's aster

How to care for Stokes' Aster

💦 Water

How often to water your Stokes' Aster

Water needs for Stokes' Aster
0.5 cups
every 9

Stokes' Aster 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 Stokes' Aster

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Stokes' Aster in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Stokes' Aster: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Stokes' Aster love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Stokes' Aster does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Stokes' Aster

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Stokes' Aster: 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 Stokes' Aster after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Stokes' Aster →

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Outdoor Care Guide for Stokes' Aster →


💦 Water Needs

Stokes' Aster 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.

Stokes' Aster Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Stokes' Aster 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 🏡.

Stokes' Aster Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Stokes' Aster 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

Stokes' Aster 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!

Best Soil Mix for Stokes' Aster →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Stokes' Aster →

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💩 Fertilizer

Stokes' Aster should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Stokes' Aster →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Stokes' Aster is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Stokes' Aster Lifecycle →

Stokes' Aster Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Stokes' Aster →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Stokes' Aster can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Stokes' Aster →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Stokes' Aster, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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 Stokes' Aster

Stokes' Aster

Stokes' Aster


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.

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