Calico Aster Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calico aster is a dainty flowering plant with small, pointed, glossy leaves that often bloom in the summer. It is usually found along roadsides, near forest edges, and in meadows. This flower is also called Starved Aster, and in the fall, it is often nicknamed "Lady in Black" because its leaves turn a deep purple color.
Common Name |
Calico Aster, Starved Aster and Lady in Black
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
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Genus
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Symphyotrichum
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Calico Aster Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calico Aster.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calico Aster needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calico Aster needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Calico Aster Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calico Aster to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Calico Aster prefers Medium humidity levels, between 30% and 50%. |
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Calico Aster Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calico Aster. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Calico Aster plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calico Aster Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calico Aster plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Burgundy
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
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Is Calico Aster toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Calico Aster Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calico Aster, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Calico Aster Native Region |
Find out where the Calico Aster plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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