Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
शतावर
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Gemüsespargel
goldener Apfel
In French
Asperge
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
Asparagus
manzana dorada
In Greek
σπαράγγι
χρυσό μήλο
In Portuguese
Asparagus
maçã Dourada
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
złote jabłko
In Latin
Asparagus
aureum pomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Asparagus and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Asparagus and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Asparagus and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.