Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Fig, Kadota Fig
In German
Gemüsespargel
Feige
In Spanish
Asparagus
higo
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Figura
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Figa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Asparagus and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Asparagus and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Kadota Fig
Care of Asparagus and Kadota Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.