Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
South America
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Sandy
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
All year
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Offsets
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Chin Cactus
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
  
शतावर
  
In German
Gymnocalycium
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Gymnocalycium
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Gymnocalycium
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Trichocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Asparagus
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Asparagus season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Asparagus Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Asparagus are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Asparagus
Care of Gymnocalycium and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Gymnocalycium 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.