Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Laelia, Orchid
In German
Gemüsespargel
Laelia
In Spanish
Asparagus
Laelia
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Laelia
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Laelia
In Latin
Asparagus
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Laelia
Season and care of Asparagus and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Asparagus and Laelia Physical Information
Asparagus and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Laelia are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Laelia
Care of Asparagus and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.