Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In German
Gemüsespargel
Alocasia
In French
Asperge
Alocasia
In Spanish
Asparagus
Alocasia
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Alocasia
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Alocasia
In Latin
Asparagus
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Kris Plant
Season and care of Asparagus and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Kris Plant Physical Information
Asparagus and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Kris Plant are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Asparagus and Kris Plant
Care of Asparagus and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.