Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
India
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
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
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Hens
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
शतावर
Water Spinach
In German
Gemüsespargel
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Asperge
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Asparagus
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Asparagus
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Water Spinach
Season and care of Asparagus and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Water Spinach Physical Information
Asparagus and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Water Spinach are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Water Spinach
Care of Asparagus and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.