Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
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
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
hylocereus
शतावर
In German
hylocereus
Gemüsespargel
In French
hylocereus
Asperge
In Spanish
hylocereus
Asparagus
In Greek
hylocereus
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Asparagus
In Polish
Hylocereus
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Hylocereus
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Asparagus
Season and care of Hylocereus and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Asparagus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Asparagus Physical Information
Hylocereus and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Asparagus are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Hylocereus and Asparagus
Care of Hylocereus and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.