Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Asparagus setaceus, Asparagus 'Sprengeri', Asparagus meyeri
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced garden plant fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS densiflorus 'Sprengeri Compacta'
CANNA
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Compact Asparagus Fern, Sprenger's Asparagus Fern
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Asparagus Fern Plant
भंग लिली
In German
Spargel Farnanlage
Canna Lilie
In French
Asperges Fern Plante
Canna
In Spanish
Planta del helecho de espárragos
Canna lirio
In Greek
Σπαράγγια Fern Plant
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Espargos Planta Fern
Canna
In Polish
Szparagi Fern roślin
Canna lilia
In Latin
Asparagus Fern Plant Families
Canna lilium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Asparagus Fern and Canna
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus Fern and Canna? We provide you with everything About Asparagus Fern and Canna. Asparagus Fern has thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus Fern has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic and Vomiting and Canna has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Fern and Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus Fern and Canna
Season and care of Asparagus Fern and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus Fern and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Asparagus Fern is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus Fern and Canna Physical Information
Asparagus Fern and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Asparagus Fern and Canna are as follows:
Asparagus Fern flower color: White
Asparagus Fern leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Asparagus Fern and Canna
Care of Asparagus Fern and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus Fern pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.