Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
India, Southeast Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
gardens, Homesteads
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
21,22
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
-
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
शतावर
Tabernaemontana
In German
Gemüsespargel
Tabernaemontana
In French
Asperge
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Asparagus
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Asparagus
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Asparagus and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Asparagus and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Crape Jasmine
Care of Asparagus and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.