Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well-aerated
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Laelia
  
शतावर
  
In German
Laelia
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Laelia
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Laelia
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Laelia
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Laelia
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Laelia
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Laelia
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Orchidales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Laelia
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Laelia and Asparagus
Season and care of Laelia and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Asparagus Physical Information
Laelia and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Asparagus are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Asparagus
Care of Laelia and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Laelia 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.