Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Lychee
Gemüsespargel
In Spanish
Lychee
Asparagus
In Portuguese
lichia
Asparagus
In Polish
Lychee
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Lychee
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Sapindaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Asparagus
Season and care of Lychee and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Asparagus Physical Information
Lychee and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Asparagus are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Asparagus
Care of Lychee and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.