Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Sword-like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, 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
Cancer, Eye Problems
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Gemüsespargel
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
Asperge
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Asparagus
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
Asparagus
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cymbidium
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Asparagus
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cymbidium Orchid and Asparagus Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Asparagus are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Asparagus
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Cymbidium Orchid 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.