How to grow asparagus fern and what to pay attention to

Growth habits of asparagus fern

Asparagus fern likes a warm, humid, semi-shady environment. It is not drought-resistant or cold-resistant. The winter temperature needs to be above 5 degrees. The suitable growth temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. It is suitable for planting in loose and fertile sandy soil. The potting soil needs to be changed once every spring, the old soil needs to be removed, and fresh fertile soil needs to be added. The branches and leaves also need to be pruned and properly shaped.

Asparagus fern likes sunlight but avoids direct sunlight. It is suitable to be maintained in places with scattered light or semi-shaded and semi-sunny places. Shade is needed in summer.

Asparagus fern cultivation method

Well-drained and loose sandy soil is very helpful for the growth and maintenance of asparagus fern. The most suitable temperature for the growth of asparagus fern is between 15~25℃. It likes a semi-shaded environment, but it cannot be placed in the shade for a long time, nor can it be exposed to direct sunlight. Fertilize once a month during the growth period. In winter, it should be exposed to sunlight and watered less.

Watering Asparagus fern

The number of times you water asparagus fern should be determined according to the weather. If the environment is humid, you should reduce watering. If the climate is dry and the weather is hot, you can spray water appropriately. The demand for water is lower in winter, so you should water it less often. Be careful not to water halfway, but water it thoroughly at once to avoid damaging the roots.

Fertilizing Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern is suitable for applying organic fertilizer, which must be fully decomposed. You can use cake fertilizer, decomposed rice water or fermented yogurt. Note that it must be diluted with water before use. In addition, be sure to pay attention to not over-apply fertilizer to avoid burning the roots.

Asparagus fern pruning

When the top bud of asparagus fern grows to 2-3 cm, it needs to be pinched to promote the growth of branches and leaves from the stem. When it grows to a certain height, it needs to be pruned to force the latent buds in this place to germinate. When yellow branches appear, they need to be cut off from the base.

Asparagus fern cuttings

Asparagus fern cuttings are not picky about the season, as long as the temperature is right, between 20 and 30 degrees. Choose strong branches when cutting, cut with a knife half a centimeter above the junction of the branch and the root system, put moss on it, and then insert it into a cloth bag filled with sand, and then put in potting soil, and take good care of it, it will survive in 30 days.

Precautions for caring for asparagus fern

Asparagus fern is suitable for diffuse light maintenance. It can grow well under sufficient sunlight. It is not cold-resistant in winter and needs to be moved indoors for maintenance. The temperature should be controlled above 5 degrees. Watering should be determined based on the dryness and wetness of the loam. Phosphorus fertilizer can be applied before flowering, and fertilization should be stopped in winter.