Asparagus, also known as emerald feather, is a plant from the Asparagus family from South Africa. It is characterized by lush green leaves that, when you look closely at them, resemble tiny needles. This plant was a hit in the 1990s. Recently it has been a bit forgotten, and wrongly so, because it is a beautiful home decoration and a nice change from the popular fern.
Where should the asparagus be? Provide it with a suitable position and it will certainly grow beautifully
Asparagus is sometimes confused with a fern, although it has nothing to do with it. It is small and has limp shoots, so it is often an addition to, for example, bouquets. How to care for it so that it grows healthily? The best place for this plant will be a shaded position, but with temporary access to light. It should grow on fertile, slightly clayey soil with a neutral reaction.
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When it is in the growing season, it grows best at temperatures of 20-22 degrees Celsius, while in winter it should stay at 16-20 degrees Celsius. It can only be replanted in spring, when it resumes vegetation. Otherwise we may waste it. After winter, we can also prune the asparagus if we want to rejuvenate it.
How to water asparagus? Remember one thing or you will waste the plant
Asparagus likes high humidity, so it is worth spraying it with water several times a week or placing an air humidifier near it. The soil in the pot should always be slightly moist, but not wet. This plant does not tolerate even minor droughts, which can seriously harm it. However, in winter, watering should be limited. However, the substrate should not be completely dry.
Source: Gazeta
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