Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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
H2
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Breadfruit
In Hindi
शतावर
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Gemüsespargel
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Asperge
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Asparagus
árbol del pan
In Greek
σπαράγγι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Urticales
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Asparagus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
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Season and Care of Asparagus and Breadfruit
Season and care of Asparagus and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Breadfruit Physical Information
Asparagus and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Breadfruit are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Breadfruit
Care of Asparagus and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.