How to prune potted asparagus fern

When to prune potted asparagus fern

Asparagus fern should be pruned during the growing season and in spring. At this time, the plant is in its strongest germination period and can grow new buds. If it is pruned in other seasons, it will not sprout.

Choose asparagus fern that has grown for 3-5 years, and take cuttings when repotting in spring. The stems and roots of asparagus fern are divided into 2-3 clusters, each cluster contains 3 to 5 branches and buds. Plant them in pots separately, water them thoroughly after transplanting, and place them in semi-shade. Do not fertilize. Resume normal watering and fertilizing after the plants survive.

Pruning branches and leaves of potted asparagus fern

The main branches of asparagus fern should be pruned at appropriate positions to make their hidden buds germinate. Generally, the pruning height is the germination height of the leaf-like branches. The position of the thorns on the branch is the germination position of the leaf-like branches. The thicker the branch, the higher the germination rate of the hidden buds.

When renewing and pruning asparagus fern, all leaf-like branches can be cut off. After pruning, reduce the amount of watering appropriately and never make the potting soil too wet, otherwise it will lead to pruning failure.

Tips for pruning potted asparagus fern

After three years of growth, the branches of asparagus fern tend to grow too long and become disorderly, so they must be pruned to maintain a compact plant shape. Branch reduction pruning is mainly done at the positions where the branches are too long and disconnected, and thick and tall branches are chosen for shortening. Thick branches help the growth of leaf buds.

The pruning of asparagus fern can be done by taking advantage of phototropism, so that the new branches grow in the direction of light, and rotate to the other side when they grow to a certain height. For asparagus fern that is missing leaf branches, you can prune from the main branches. When pruning, do not cut off the hidden buds on the branches.

Precautions for pruning potted asparagus fern

When pruning the chronic branches of asparagus fern, it is generally necessary to prune from the roots at one time. You can prune according to the situation. After pruning, avoid rain, which can easily infect the plant with bacteria.