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
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
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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 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 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
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
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 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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Liliaceae
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.