Is Chinese Astilbe safe for pets?

Yes, Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe Chinensis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Chinese Astilbe easy to care for?

Chinese Astilbe has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires high watering and partial_shade or full_shade light.

Can Chinese Astilbe grow indoors?

Yes, Chinese Astilbe is suitable for indoor growing. It thrives in partial_shade or full_shade light conditions.

Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe Chinensis) is a perennial herb in the Saxifragaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Astilbe chinensis is a clump-forming perennial with deep green, fern-like foliage and upright sprays of flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Chinese Astilbe

Astilbe Chinensis

Astilbe chinensis is a clump-forming perennial with deep green, fern-like foliage and upright sprays of flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

High

Light

Partial Shade, Full Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty, clay

Indoor:Yes

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, border edging, mass planting

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chinese Astilbe

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Saxifragaceae

Genus:Astilbe