If a friend of the channel keeps pets at home,

it is inevitable that many bacteria will breed,

the channel host recommends that you keep one or two pots of asparagus fern,

which can both beautify the room and sterilize and disinfect it.

Asparagus fern can be grown hydroponically, and it is much easier than growing it in soil.

Note: change the water once a week in summer, and about every 15 days in winter.

Just add some nutrient solution each time you change the water.

Of course, asparagus fern is also suitable for places like offices and calligraphy rooms.

The stems of asparagus fern are soft and grow in clusters, and the elongated stems grow outward in a climbing manner.

As for the leaves of asparagus fern, the green leaves we usually see are not actually its true leaves, but cladodes. Its true leaves have degenerated into brown scales, thorn-like in shape, growing at the base of the cladodes. The cladodes are slender and clustered, spreading horizontally in a triangular, feather-like form, layer upon layer, very beautiful.

The flowers of asparagus fern - yes, asparagus fern also has flowers. However, the flowers of asparagus fern are very small, white-green, and the flowering period is in spring.

Routine care essentials for asparagus fern

Water

Asparagus fern needs the potting soil kept moist at all times.

If watered too little, it easily causes yellowing leaf tips and leaf drop, but be careful not to let water accumulate.

In hot weather, besides watering, also spray water on the leaves frequently to raise air humidity; only then can the asparagus fern stay fresh and green.

Light

Asparagus fern likes a semi-shaded environment, is not tolerant of severe cold, and avoids direct sunlight; diffused light is enough.

Soil

It has relatively strict soil requirements and is suited to well-drained sandy soil rich in humus.

Fertilizer

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer to your asparagus fern once every half month.

In addition, during flowering, spraying boron fertilizer twice in a row (ratio 1:100) will promote fruiting.

Pruning

For asparagus fern that has grown for two years, the new climbing stems it produces can be allowed to climb and grow, or they can be pruned and shaped.

Pruning mainly means cutting off old stems, so that new branches can sprout from above, giving a sense of layering. During the growing season of asparagus fern, also be careful to cut off overly dense branches, dead branches and weak branches so that the asparagus fern can grow better.

Propagation

The division method is recommended, generally carried out in spring.

Division method: divide the clustered stems and roots into 2~3 clumps, each containing 3~5 buds, and then plant them separately in pots. When dividing, damage the root system as little as possible, and after division, pay attention to moisture retention and shading.

Asparagus fern is truly worth having

1. Asparagus fern is a protective umbrella against bacteria and viruses. The plant fragrance it contains can secrete gases that kill bacteria, clear bacteria and viruses from the air, reduce the occurrence of colds and typhoid, and lower the incidence of secondary indoor pollution.

2. At night, asparagus fern can absorb harmful substances such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

3. In addition, asparagus fern also has high medicinal value. Dig up its fleshy roots, wash them and dry them in the sun; fresh ones can also be used directly. It has the effects of relieving cough and moistening the lungs, and cooling blood and detoxifying.

Friends of the channel, hurry and add a pot of asparagus fern to your home. It is good to look at, easy to grow, and has many benefits!

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