White Heath Aster Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
White Heath Aster is still part of the same family as Asteraceae. Small, stiff, heath-like leaves that make the stems very dense. This plant likes full sun with well-drained soil. And (of course) it is easy to take care of as a border plant.
Common Name |
White Heath Aster, Frost Aster, and Heath Aster
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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 ericoides
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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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White Heath Aster Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for White Heath Aster.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, White Heath Aster needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least White Heath Aster needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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White Heath Aster Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for White Heath Aster to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your White Heath Aster to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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White Heath Aster Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for White Heath Aster. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
White Heath Aster plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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White Heath Aster Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the White Heath Aster plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
White
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Showy
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Is White Heath Aster toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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White Heath Aster Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate White Heath Aster, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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White Heath Aster Native Region |
Find out where the White Heath Aster plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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