Asparagus

Twinleaf

About Asparagus and Twinleaf

Asparagus

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Perennial

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus

Number of Varieties

2122

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Well Drained

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-5

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow green, Orange Red

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Cut away fading foliage

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Allergy

allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Shoots, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Asparagoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Asparagus and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Asparagus and Twinleaf. Asparagus doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Asparagus and Twinleaf

Season and care of Asparagus and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.

Asparagus and Twinleaf Physical Information

Asparagus and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Twinleaf are as follows:

Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Asparagus and Twinleaf

Care of Asparagus and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.