Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 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
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
taraw palm
शतावर
In German
Taraw palme
Gemüsespargel
In French
Taraw palm
Asperge
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Asparagus
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Asparagus
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
taraw palmarum
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Asparagales
Family
Arecaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Livistona
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Serdang and Asparagus
Season and care of Serdang and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serdang and Asparagus Physical Information
Serdang and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Asparagus are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Serdang and Asparagus
Care of Serdang and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Serdang 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.