Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
8-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Echeveria
Gemüsespargel
In French
Echeveria
Asperge
In Spanish
Echeveria
Asparagus
In Greek
Echeveria
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Asparagus
In Polish
Echeveria
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Aeonium
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echeveria
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Asparagus
Season and care of Echeveria and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Asparagus season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Echeveria and Asparagus Physical Information
Echeveria and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Asparagus are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Echeveria and Asparagus
Care of Echeveria and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.