Planting methods and precautions for asparagus fern

Asparagus fern is simple and elegant, with beautiful leaves and evergreen all year round. It has always been loved by everyone. Many people like to grow this plant. It can grow well without excessive care. Let’s talk about the cultivation methods and precautions of asparagus fern.

1. Lighting

Asparagus fern prefers a semi-shaded and semi-sunny environment. It cannot tolerate direct sunlight and is not suitable for being in the shade for a long time. It is best to place it on a windowsill or balcony with scattered light, and avoid the high temperature and scorching sun in summer midday to avoid burning the leaves.

2. Watering

Asparagus fern likes a humid environment, but is not tolerant to waterlogging. Watering should be moderate, neither too much nor too little. Generally, when the surface of the potting soil is dry, water it thoroughly in time to keep the potting soil slightly moist. In winter, reduce the frequency of watering to avoid frostbite of the roots. When watering, it is best to use tap water and leave it for a day before watering to eliminate harmful substances such as chlorine in the water.

3. Fertilization

During the growth period of asparagus fern, appropriate fertilizer is needed to supplement nutrients. You can apply diluted liquid fertilizer , such as triple compound fertilizer or special fertilizer for flowers, once every half a month. Stop fertilizing during the winter dormancy period to avoid excessive growth or root burn.

4. Soil

Asparagus fern does not have high requirements for the soil, as long as it is loose, breathable, well-drained and rich in humus. It can be mixed with humus soil, peat soil, vermiculite, etc. When repotting, be sure to remove old soil and dead roots to keep the roots healthy.

5. Environment

Asparagus fern likes a well-ventilated and humid environment and does not like smoke and dryness. Spray water on the leaves frequently to increase air humidity and prevent the leaf tips from drying out. Avoid placing it near air conditioning or heating to avoid being affected by dryness or high temperature.

6. Reproduction

The main methods of propagation of asparagus fern are sowing and division. The sowing method is to sow the seeds of asparagus fern in the soil in spring from March to April, keep it moist, and it will germinate after 30-40 days. The division method is to take out the 3-5 year old asparagus fern plant from the pot when repotting in spring, use a knife to divide the stems and roots into 2-3 clusters, each cluster containing 3-5 branches, and then plant them in pots separately. This method is faster and can maintain the quality and characteristics of asparagus fern.

7. Bonsai

Asparagus fern can be made into bonsai of various shapes, such as welcoming pine, dragon beard pine, wind chime pine, etc.

That’s it