Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
Clump-Forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
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
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mass in beds
  
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
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
  
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
  
शतावर
  
In German
Wachs- Begonie
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Wax Begonia
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Wax Begonia
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Cera Begonia
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asparagoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Asparagus
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wax Begonia and Asparagus Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Asparagus are as follows:
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Wax Begonia and Asparagus
Care of Wax Begonia and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Wax Begonia 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.