Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
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
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PROTEA
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Protea plant
शतावर
In German
Protea Pflanze
Gemüsespargel
In French
usine de Protea
Asperge
In Spanish
planta de protea
Asparagus
In Greek
φυτό Protea
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Asparagus
In Polish
Protea roślin
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Protea herba
Asparagus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Proteales
Asparagales
Family
Proteaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Proteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Protea and Asparagus
Season and care of Protea and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Asparagus season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Protea and Asparagus Physical Information
Protea and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Asparagus are as follows:
Protea flower color: Not Available
Protea leaf color: Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Protea and Asparagus
Care of Protea and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Protea 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.