Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Philadelphus
  
शतावर
  
In German
Pfeifensträucher
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Philadelphus
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Philadelphus
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Philadelphus
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Philadelphus
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Philadlephus
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Philadelpheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Asparagus
Season and care of Mock Orange and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Asparagus Physical Information
Mock Orange and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Asparagus are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Asparagus
Care of Mock Orange and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Mock Orange 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.