Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
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
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In German
Gemüsespargel
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Asperge
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Asparagus
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Quiuí
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Asparagus
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Asparagus and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Asparagus and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Asparagus and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Kiwifruit
Care of Asparagus and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.