Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Star Cactus
शतावर
In German
Star Cactus
Gemüsespargel
In French
Star Cactus
Asperge
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Asparagus
In Greek
Star Cactus
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Asparagus
In Polish
Star Cactus
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Star Cactus
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Asparagus
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Asparagus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Asparagus Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Asparagus are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Asparagus
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.