Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not available
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rainforest
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
1-8
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
  
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
शतावर
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Alocasia
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Aglaonema
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Colocasieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Alocasia and Asparagus
Season and care of Alocasia and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Asparagus Physical Information
Alocasia and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Asparagus are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Alocasia and Asparagus
Care of Alocasia and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.