Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
None
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
शतावर
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Gemüsespargel
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Asperge
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Asparagus
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Asparagus
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Asparagus and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Asparagus and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Asparagus and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Asparagus and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.