Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Gemüsespargel
choy sum
In French
Asperge
choy sum
In Spanish
Asparagus
choy sum
In Greek
σπαράγγι
choy sum
In Portuguese
Asparagus
choy sum
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
choy sum
In Latin
Asparagus
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Choy Sum
Season and care of Asparagus and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Choy Sum Physical Information
Asparagus and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Choy Sum are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Choy Sum
Care of Asparagus and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.