Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Gold
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
शतावर
काली मिर्च
In German
Gemüsespargel
Pfeffer
In French
Asperge
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Asparagus
Poivrier noir
In Greek
σπαράγγι
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Asparagus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Piperales
Family
Liliaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
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Season and Care of Asparagus and Black pepper
Season and care of Asparagus and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Black pepper Physical Information
Asparagus and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Black pepper are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Black pepper
Care of Asparagus and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.