Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
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
Obtuse
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
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
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Mites
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Schefflera
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Schefflera
शतावर
In German
Schefflera
Gemüsespargel
In French
Schefflera
Asperge
In Spanish
Schefflera
Asparagus
In Greek
Schefflera
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Asparagus
In Polish
Schefflera
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Schefflera
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Asparagus
Season and care of Schefflera and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Asparagus Physical Information
Schefflera and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Asparagus are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Schefflera and Asparagus
Care of Schefflera and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Schefflera 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.