Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North Africa
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Not Availble
Habit
Not Available
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
शतावर
Saharan myrtle
In German
Gemüsespargel
Saharan myrtle
In French
Asperge
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Asparagus
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Asparagus
murta Saharan
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Asparagus
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Liliaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Properties of Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle. Asparagus doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Asparagus and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.