Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
moist forests
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 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
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Feder-Spargel
Gemüsespargel
In French
Lace Fern
Asperge
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
Asparagus
In Greek
Lace Fern
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
Asparagus
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Lace Fern
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Asparagus
Season and care of Lace Fern and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lace Fern and Asparagus Physical Information
Lace Fern and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lace Fern and Asparagus are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Lace Fern and Asparagus
Care of Lace Fern and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Lace Fern 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.