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About Kalanchoe and Asparagus


About Asparagus and Kalanchoe


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Vegetable   

Origin
Not Available   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus   

Number of Varieties
117   
39
212   
26

Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   
Loamy soils, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White, Gold   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow green, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Purple   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Purple   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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
Not Available   
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist   
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   
Cut away fading foliage   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil   
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

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
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes   

Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing   
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone   
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste   
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits   
Shoots, Stem   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, 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
Not Available   
Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'   

Common Name
Kalanchoe   
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus   

In Hindi
Kalanchoe   
शतावर   

In German
Kalanchoe   
Gemüsespargel   

In French
Kalanchoe   
Asperge   

In Spanish
Kalanchoe   
Asparagus   

In Greek
Kalanchoe   
σπαράγγι   

In Portuguese
Kalanchoe   
Asparagus   

In Polish
Kalanchoe   
Szparag lekarski   

In Latin
Kalanchoe   
Asparagus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Asparagales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Kalanchoe   
Asparagus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Asparagoideae   

Number of Species
117   
99+
5   
99+

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Properties of Kalanchoe and Asparagus

Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Asparagus? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Asparagus. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Asparagus doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Asparagus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing. 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 Kalanchoe and Asparagus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Asparagus

Season and care of Kalanchoe and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Asparagus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.

Kalanchoe and Asparagus Physical Information

Kalanchoe and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Asparagus are as follows:

Care of Kalanchoe and Asparagus

Care of Kalanchoe and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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