Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
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
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Palmlilie
Gemüsespargel
In Spanish
Yucca
Asparagus
In Portuguese
iúca
Asparagus
In Polish
yucca
Szparag lekarski
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yuca and Asparagus
Season and care of Yuca and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yuca and Asparagus Physical Information
Yuca and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Asparagus are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Asparagus
Care of Yuca and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Yuca 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.