Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Humid climates
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
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
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Not Available
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
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
शतावर
Dancing Bulb
In German
Gemüsespargel
Dancing Bulb
In French
Asperge
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Asparagus
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Asparagus
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Asparagus and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Asparagus and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Asparagus and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Asparagus and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Asparagus and Dancing Bulb
Care of Asparagus and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Dancing Bulb pruning is done 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 Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.