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About Jasmine and Asparagus


About Asparagus and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Vegetable   

Origin
Southern Africa   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
212   
26

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
Loamy soils, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 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
Upright/Erect   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
White, Gold   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Yellow green, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Green, Purple   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Green, Purple   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Not Available   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   
Cut away fading foliage   

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes   

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Shoots, Stem   

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus   

In Hindi
चमेली   
शतावर   

In German
Jasmin   
Gemüsespargel   

In French
Jasmin   
Asperge   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Asparagus   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
σπαράγγι   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
Asparagus   

In Polish
Jasmin   
Szparag lekarski   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Asparagus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Asparagales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Asparagus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Asparagoideae   

Number of Species
200   
99+
5   
99+

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Properties of Jasmine and Asparagus

Wondering what are the properties of Jasmine and Asparagus? We provide you with everything About Jasmine and Asparagus. Jasmine has thorns and Asparagus doesn't have thorns. Also Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Jasmine has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting and Asparagus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jasmine and Asparagus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Asparagus

Season and care of Jasmine and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.

Jasmine and Asparagus Physical Information

Jasmine and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Asparagus are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Asparagus

Care of Jasmine and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Jasmine 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.

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