What to do if you water asparagus fern too much

Overwatering of asparagus fern

Judgment : Overwatering of asparagus fern can easily lead to poor drainage in the pot, hindering root breathing. Once asparagus fern is found to be lacking in oxygen, yellow leaves will appear.

Harm : If asparagus fern is watered too much, its leaves and roots will easily rot. Generally speaking, immediate remediation will not lead to the death of the plant, but failure to remedy the problem in time will easily lead to its death.

Treatment : If you water the asparagus fern too much, you can place it in a ventilated place, loosen the soil, and increase the light to evaporate the water. Then reduce the amount of watering, or spray more water and water less.

Asparagus fern is drenched by rain

Asparagus fern can be exposed to rain on rainy days and in the natural environment, but if it rains heavily and water accumulates in the pot, you must tilt the pot immediately and pour out the rainwater to prevent the roots from rotting.

Watering tips for asparagus fern

1. When watering asparagus fern, just follow the principle of not watering when you don't need to water it, and watering thoroughly when you do. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch the soil until it becomes powdery, then you can water it.

2. Water asparagus fern every two days in spring and autumn, every five or six days in winter, and once in the morning and evening in summer. When it is dry and hot, in addition to keeping the soil in the pot moist, you should also water the floor around the plant frequently, wash the branches and leaves with clean water, and increase the air humidity.

3. It is a good choice to water asparagus fern with boiled water, settled rainwater, rice water, or vegetable water. It is easy to absorb and can promote the growth of the plant.