Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Ivory
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Palmetto weevil
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
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
Energy
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHOENIX canariensis
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Phoenix Canariensis
शतावर
In German
Phoenix Canariensis
Gemüsespargel
In French
dattier des Canaries
Asperge
In Spanish
palmera canaria
Asparagus
In Greek
Phoenix Canariensis
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Palmeira-das-canárias
Asparagus
In Polish
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Phoenix Canariensis
Asparagus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Asparagales
Family
Arecaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phoeniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Asparagus
Season and care of Phoenix Canariensis and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Phoenix Canariensis and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Phoenix Canariensis and Asparagus Physical Information
Phoenix Canariensis and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Phoenix Canariensis and Asparagus are as follows:
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Asparagus
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phoenix Canariensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Phoenix Canariensis 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.