Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Not Available
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
breathing problems, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
  
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
Kalanchoe
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Kalanchoe
  
In French
Asperge
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
Kalanchoe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Kalanchoe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Asparagus and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Asparagus and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Asparagus and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Asparagus and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Asparagus and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Asparagus and Kalanchoe
Care of Asparagus and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.