Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
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
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Salt
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Gemüsespargel
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Asperge
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Asparagus
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Asparagus
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Asparagus and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Asparagus and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Asparagus and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.