Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Not Available
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
H2
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Yellow Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Golden Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
  
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Salt
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Cocos nucifera
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
नारियल का पेड़
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Kokospalme
  
In French
Asperge
  
Cocotier
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
El cocotero
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
καρύδας δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
Coqueiro
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
Drzewo kokosowe
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
dolor ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Cocos
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cocoeae
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Arecoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Asparagus and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Asparagus and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Asparagus and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Asparagus and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Coconut Tree
Care of Asparagus and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.