Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
21,22
Flower Color
White, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
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Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Schefflera
In Hindi
शतावर
Schefflera
In German
Gemüsespargel
Schefflera
In French
Asperge
Schefflera
In Spanish
Asparagus
Schefflera
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Schefflera
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Schefflera
In Latin
Asparagus
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
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Properties of Asparagus and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Asparagus and Schefflera. Asparagus doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Schefflera has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Asparagus and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus and Schefflera
Season and care of Asparagus and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Schefflera Physical Information
Asparagus and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Asparagus and Schefflera
Care of Asparagus and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Schefflera pruning is done 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.