How to grow asparagus fern in a potted plant? How to grow asparagus fern in a potted plant?

Unlike other green plants, asparagus fern is not as showy as roses, nor as fragrant as jasmine and gardenia, but it is a slightly petite, elegant plant with emerald green leaves and blurred branches and leaves, with a unique and charming beauty.

How to care for asparagus fern

1. Loosen the soil

For asparagus fern, it is necessary to provide loose and breathable sandy soil to ensure good drainage and ventilation capabilities to meet the needs of root growth.

When preparing the soil, you can mix leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1, and add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to meet the nutrient needs. The potting soil can be replaced every 1-2 years to meet the growth needs of asparagus fern and ensure that its roots have a good growth environment.

2. Adequate astigmatism

During the growing season, sufficient diffuse light should be maintained to ensure strong light exposure. The growing environment should not be overly shaded, nor should it be exposed to the scorching sun.

3. Water management

Asparagus fern is a moisture-loving plant, so it needs to be watered in time. When the soil is dry, water it thoroughly in time to maintain soil moisture. This can maintain the water needed for growth, promote root growth, and make branches lush.

It should be noted that the right amount of water should be applied to avoid excessive water to prevent root rot. In addition to watering the roots, the asparagus fern should also be sprayed with water on the leaves and surrounding areas to avoid dry air that causes the leaves to turn yellow.

4. Fertilizer management

Asparagus fern is a foliage plant with a high demand for nitrogen fertilizer. Nitrogen fertilizer can be applied every 2 weeks, and thin fertilizer should be applied frequently. In warm winters and cool summers, the growth is slow, and fertilization should be stopped to avoid damaging the root system.

5. Proper pruning

As an ornamental plant, its branches and leaves must be properly pruned to maintain its beauty.

What should you pay attention to when raising asparagus fern?

1. Sunburn

Asparagus fern likes light but is afraid of exposure to the sun. Many flower lovers throw asparagus fern directly into the sun. Even in spring, it is not appropriate to place it outdoors in the sun at noon. Therefore, it is recommended to do a good job of shading when growing asparagus fern to ensure that it receives scattered light to avoid problems.

2. Dry yellow

Asparagus fern likes water but is afraid of siltation. Generally, people use river sand when preparing soil. Adding half of the river sand can ensure the air permeability and water permeability of the soil. Therefore, we should not use water to cause water shortage. When it lacks water, it does not have many capillary roots. Although the main root stem is not completely dead, the leaves will turn yellow.

When watering, as long as the soil has good air permeability, try to water the soil thoroughly by one to two centimeters. Therefore, there will be no root damage or yellowing leaves, and there will be no problem with normal growth.

3. Lack of fertilizer

Fertilizer is also indispensable during the growth process of asparagus fern. For asparagus fern, you can directly use multi-element fertilizer with a balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. You can also use high-nitrogen fertilizer, which has a higher nitrogen content and no lack of other elements.

For example, if you want to grow Huaduosheng No. 10, you need to supplement it 1 to 2 times a month to ensure that it does not lack nutrients and grows normally. If you do not fertilize it all the time, you cannot cultivate any plants.