Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cough
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Fibre
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
शतावर
In German
Herz -of -Flame
Gemüsespargel
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
Asperge
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
Asparagus
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
Asparagus
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Asparagus
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Heart of Flame and Asparagus Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Asparagus are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Heart of Flame and Asparagus
Care of Heart of Flame and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Heart of Flame 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.