Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
South America, Brazil
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
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, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Purple, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Gold, Magenta, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
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
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
ANANAS nanus
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
Pink Pineapple
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Pink Pineapple
  
In French
Asperge
  
Pink Pineapple
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
Pink Pineapple
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
Pink Pineapple
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
Ananás-de-raposa
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
Pink Pineapple
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
Pink Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Poales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Asparagus and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Asparagus and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Asparagus and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Asparagus and Pink Pineapple
Care of Asparagus and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.