How to Care for Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (New York Aster)

Korean name: 아스타(공작초)

New York Aster is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, characterized by slender leaves and colorful flowers. It is commonly used as a cut flower and potted plant, and is easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Flower meaning: fickleness
• Traits: cut flower, potted plant, flowering plant, easy care, perennial
• Also known as: New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in partial to full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is recommended.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Symphyotrichum novi-belgii?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Symphyotrichum novi-belgii?

It likes Thrives in partial to full sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-draining soil is recommended..

Is Symphyotrichum novi-belgii safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Symphyotrichum novi-belgii good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..