Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
-
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Ara
Gemüsespargel
In Spanish
guacamayo
Asparagus
In Portuguese
arara
Asparagus
In Polish
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Szparag lekarski
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Macaw and Asparagus
Season and care of Macaw and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Asparagus Physical Information
Macaw and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Asparagus are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Asparagus
Care of Macaw and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Macaw 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.