Characteristics of Asparagus fern

1. Morphological characteristics

Asparagus fern can grow to 3-6 meters in height, with fleshy roots and very soft stems. It has many branches, and the side branches are thin and very smooth. Its leaves are usually clustered together, with 13-15 leaves clustered together. Each leaf is between 4-5mm long. Its flowers are white with short pedicels. The fruit is purple-black and contains 1-3 seeds.

2. Habits and Characteristics

It is a perennial plant that grows mainly in spring and autumn. It can bloom, but it usually does not bloom when grown at home. Its flowers usually bloom in September-October. After the flowers fade, fruits will appear. The fruit will fully ripen and turn purple-black from winter to the following spring.

3. Breeding characteristics

It likes cool weather, and an environment above 20℃ is not suitable for its growth. During maintenance, pay more attention to ventilation and heat dissipation. It is also afraid of cold, so if the temperature is below 5℃, it needs to be kept warm. In addition, because it does not like strong light, it usually needs to be kept in a darker place and provided with some scattered light. Don't expose it to direct sunlight to avoid poor growth.