How to divide and transplant asparagus fern

Selecting the division of Asparagus fern

When dividing asparagus fern, you should choose healthy asparagus fern plants that have been growing for 2-3 years and have many new branches sprouting from the roots. This plant has better root germination ability.

Remove the pot and soil from the asparagus fern

Remove the selected plants from the pot and soil. After removing the plant from the pot, gently tap the roots of the plant with your hands to remove the original soil, paying attention to protecting the integrity of the root system. Try not to damage the roots too much.

Cleaning the roots of asparagus fern

After removing the soil, rinse the roots slightly with clean water so that you can see the root system more clearly.

If you observe the roots carefully, you can find many nodes where branches grow. Find the right position, pinch the branches with your hands and gently bend them apart. If the selected part does not open, be careful not to use brute force. You may have chosen the wrong part and need to choose again.

Asparagus fern cluster

You can determine how many new plants to divide into according to your needs. It is recommended that novices do not divide the plants into too small pieces to ensure the survival rate, and try to make the root systems of the new plants more vigorous. Plants like this that grow healthily usually only need to be divided into 3 to 4 plants.

Planting Asparagus fern in pots

After dividing, choose a suitable flower pot. First put some planting soil in the pot, put the divided plants in, support the plants with one hand and fill the soil with the other hand. Pay attention to breaking up the roots and distributing them evenly in the pot to facilitate root survival.

Asparagus fern division completed

Don't fill too much soil, just enough to reach the root and stem division. After filling the soil, water it thoroughly in time. After that, do not water unless the soil is dry. Then put it in a place with scattered light to adapt to it and give it a buffer period. Do not put it directly under direct sunlight.