Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In German
Gemüsespargel
Fern Pinien
In French
Asperge
pin Fern
In Spanish
Asparagus
pino helecho
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Asparagus
pinho Fern
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Fern sosna
In Latin
Asparagus
Fern pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Fern Pine
Season and care of Asparagus and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Fern Pine Physical Information
Asparagus and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Fern Pine are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Asparagus and Fern Pine
Care of Asparagus and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.