How much does a pot of Ming fern (Asparagus retrofractus) cost? Prune it this way for a better look
Ming fern, also known as pine-leaf asparagus fern, is a common foliage plant. Because it stays green year-round and has an attractive shape, it is deeply loved by plant enthusiasts. Many people like to keep a pot at home, and to make the Ming fern look good, you need to do a good job of pruning. So how much does a pot of Ming fern roughly cost? How do you prune it to make it look good?
1. Introduction to Ming fern:
1. What is the flower meaning of Ming fern?
The flower meaning of Ming fern is longevity. It can be placed together with other flowers and given to relatives and friends, carrying the meaning of wishing elders a blessing as vast as the Eastern Sea and a life as long as the Southern Mountains.
2. Can Ming fern be kept indoors?
Ming fern can be kept indoors. It not only improves the indoor ornamental value, but also improves indoor air. At the same time, keeping it at home also carries the meaning of bringing wealth, fulfilling wishes, and good fortune.
2. How much does a pot of Ming fern roughly cost?
Ming fern market prices vary. The cheap ones cost a few yuan per pot, while the expensive ones cost over a hundred yuan per pot. Because of differences in variety, market, and size, there will be certain price differences. For example, at the Tongde Nursery and Horticulture Farm in Shuyang County, a small pot of Ming fern costs about 26 yuan per pot on the market; at the Lvqingcheng Horticulture Farm in Miaotou Town, Shuyang County, the price is about 16 yuan per pot; at the Dingren Landscaping Nursery, the price is about 15 yuan per pot; at the Jiuyu E-commerce Firm in Longgang District, Shenzhen, a Ming fern with 2 branches costs about 36 yuan per pot, and one with 3 to 6 branches costs about 54.5 yuan per pot. So the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.
3. How do you prune Ming fern to make it look good?
Method 1: Climbing and binding with wire
Specific steps: Find a thin metal wire, then slightly bend the main branch, let the divisions droop a little, and fix them in place. Then cut off the excess branches around them and let the plant grow slowly. When the plant grows miscellaneous branches, cut them off again. After a few years, the Ming fern can take shape. This method is relatively simple, but rather tedious, so do not do too much climbing and binding when pruning.
Method 2: Prune according to the growth period
Generally, in different growth periods, the Ming fern grows branches of different lengths, so according to the tree shape, cut off excess branches such as dense branches, diseased branches, and miscellaneous branches to improve the airiness between branches. Over time, the Ming fern can maintain a perfect shape. This method is the simplest, and you can freely prune it into the shape you like, but when pruning, do not cut too much, so that it does not become uglier the more you prune and lose its ornamental value.
Method 3: Prune according to the pot shape
Ming fern is a potted foliage plant and can be planted in different flower pots. If the flower pot is square, it can be pruned into a square shape; if the flower pot is round, it can be pruned into a round shape; if the flower pot is oval, it can be pruned into an oval shape. However, personally, it is best to plant it in a slightly shallow rectangular flower pot, which is not only good for root growth, but also allows you to prune it into various shapes.
Overall, the market price of Ming fern can be expensive or cheap. It specifically depends on where you buy it and how big the one you buy is. If you buy a large one, the price will naturally be higher, so the specific price needs to be checked at the local market. In addition, if you want the Ming fern to look good, you need to do a good job of pruning. Generally, you can use thin metal wire or prune it into a suitable shape according to the tree shape and the size of the flower pot.