Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Central America, West Indies
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
लाल केला
  
शतावर
  
In German
Red Banana
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Red Banana
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Red Banana
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Red Banana
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Strelitziaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Musa
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Monocotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asparagoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Red Banana and Asparagus
Season and care of Red Banana and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Asparagus season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Banana and Asparagus Physical Information
Red Banana and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Asparagus are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Red Banana and Asparagus
Care of Red Banana and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Red Banana 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.