Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Buntnessel
Gemüsespargel
In French
Vieux garçon
Asperge
In Spanish
coleo
Asparagus
In Portuguese
cóleus
Asparagus
In Polish
Coleus
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Coleus
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coleus and Asparagus
Season and care of Coleus and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Asparagus season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Asparagus Physical Information
Coleus and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Asparagus are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Asparagus
Care of Coleus and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.