Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 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
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
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
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
San Pedro
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
शतावर
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Gemüsespargel
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Asperge
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Asparagus
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Asparagus
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
San Pedro
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Asparagus
Season and care of San Pedro and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Asparagus season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Asparagus Physical Information
San Pedro and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Asparagus are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of San Pedro and Asparagus
Care of San Pedro and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer San Pedro 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.