Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
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
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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'
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
शतावर
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Gemüsespargel
Kakaopflanze
In French
Asperge
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Asparagus
planta del cacao
In Greek
σπαράγγι
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Asparagus
planta do cacau
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Asparagus
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Liliaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Theobroma
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Asparagus and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Asparagus and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Asparagus and Cocoa Plant
Care of Asparagus and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.