Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CITRUS
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Citrus
In Hindi
शतावर
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Gemüsespargel
Zitruspflanzen
In Spanish
Asparagus
Citrus
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Cytrus
In Latin
Asparagus
citrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Citrus
Season and care of Asparagus and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Citrus Physical Information
Asparagus and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Citrus are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Citrus
Care of Asparagus and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.