How to prune Asparagus fern? Latest pruning method with diagrams

For asparagus fern, a plant shape with dense and well-spaced leaf-like branches, staggered in height, is considered best. But after 3 to 4 years of cultivation, it sends up tall vining branches and flowers and sets fruit, and is no longer suitable for indoor display, so it must be pruned. Therefore pruning is very important.

Shaping and pruning methods for asparagus fern

1. Pot control method: the size ratio of the flower pot to the plant should be 1:3, which can limit root growth and keep the plant size unchanged.

2. Remove the growing point: when a new bud grows to 2--3 cm, remove the growing point, which can promote new branches and leaves on the stem, and can control it from growing vines, so the branches and leaves spread out flat and the plant shape keeps filling out.

3. Use the phototropism of asparagus fern: turn the flower pot in time, which can correct the growth shape of branches and leaves and keep the plant shape unchanged.

4. Physical obstruction method: press the branches and leaves down with a piece of cardboard or block the sunlight, so that when the branches and leaves grow they turn or bend upon meeting the obstruction, thus achieving the purpose of shaping.

Several shaping methods for asparagus fern

1. Tower style: choose 2--3 tall, upright and elegant stems as the main peak, remove each growing point on the stems, and set the plant height at 30--35 cm. The remaining stems and new stems should not be higher than the main peak. For new buds, whether to remove the growing point can be decided by the thickness of their stems. If their stems are thicker than the main peak's stems, they should be removed; if thinner than the main peak's, they need not be removed and can be left to grow. At the same time, the physical obstruction method and the plant's own phototropism should be used to keep adjusting the plant shape.

2. Double-clump style: plant two asparagus ferns in the pot, one tall and one short, the tall one about 30 cm and the short one about 18 cm, then shape them during growth just like the tower-style asparagus fern.

3. Natural style: mainly based on the naturally grown plant shape of asparagus fern, still using basic methods such as removing growing points, physical obstruction and using its phototropism, so that the branches and leaves spread out and give a natural sense of beauty.