Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Green, Pink, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
AMORPHOPHALLUS bulbifer
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Voodoo Lily
In German
Gemüsespargel
Voodoo Lily
In French
Asperge
Voodoo Lily
In Spanish
Asparagus
Voodoo Lily
In Greek
σπαράγγι
βουντού Lily
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Lily Voodoo
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Voodoo Lily
In Latin
Asparagus
Mors lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Genus
Asparagus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Voodoo Lily
Season and care of Asparagus and Voodoo Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Voodoo Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Voodoo Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Voodoo Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Voodoo Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Voodoo Lily Physical Information
Asparagus and Voodoo Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Voodoo Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Voodoo Lily are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Voodoo Lily flower color: Green, Pink, Light Pink and Ivory
- Voodoo Lily leaf color: Not Available
Care of Asparagus and Voodoo Lily
Care of Asparagus and Voodoo Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Voodoo Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Voodoo Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.