Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
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
Stem
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
शतावर
jumping cholla
In German
Gemüsespargel
jumping cholla
In French
Asperge
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Asparagus
jumping cholla
In Greek
σπαράγγι
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Asparagus
jumping cholla
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
jumping cholla
In Latin
Asparagus
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Asparagus and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Asparagus and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color: Not Available
Care of Asparagus and Jumping Cholla
Care of Asparagus and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.