A detailed guide to Asparagus fern cutting propagation methods, easy for beginners to learn too
Asparagus fern is a plant with very slender stems and leaves. Its appearance is very elegant and refined, and it is deeply loved by many scholars and literati. Although Asparagus fern does not have very high sales like some flowers on the market, many people are still attracted by its appearance. It is very suitable for placing on office desks and reception counters. Many people do not know how to propagate Asparagus fern by cuttings. Below, the editor will tell everyone about it!
I. How Asparagus fern reproduces
1. Cuttings
The preferred propagation method for Asparagus fern is cuttings, but cuttings also have some preconditions. If the ambient temperature for Asparagus fern cuttings is very low, it will affect the survival rate of the Asparagus fern and reduce it greatly. The best propagation temperature for Asparagus fern is 20-30 degrees. For the Asparagus fern to be used for cuttings, choose some plants with relatively more leaves, make a small cut on the plant, then apply moss plants on it, and place it in a ventilated place for about ten days. In this environment, the humidity for the Asparagus fern should be kept appropriate. After ten days, a tumor-like node will appear, and it can be cut off. Put some loose, moist soil into a cloth bag, then poke some small holes on the outside of the cloth bag, insert the cutting branch through the small holes, then place it in a pot, fill it with sandy soil, and do not cover it too tightly.
2. Sowing
After cuttings, the next step is sowing. First, wait until the seeds become soft; becoming soft indicates that they have matured. At this time, we can pick the seeds, then wash them clean with water. After washing and draining, dry them and store them. Wait until April to plant the seeds in sandy soil, then use wooden pots and place three seeds in each pot. After covering with sandy soil, give it a large amount of water, then seal it with plastic wrap. Next, the environment should be kept at a temperature above 25 degrees, and the soil should be sufficiently moist.
II. How to propagate so it grows better
1. Pruning
Pruning after Asparagus fern cutting propagation is also very important. Pruning can make its tree shape and overall growth better. Pruning can dwarf the Asparagus fern and also make it grow more densely. The targets of pruning are relatively old leaves and branches. Cut all of these off. Diseased branches, damaged branches, and relatively dense branches should all be cut off. These excess branches can all be removed. After cutting, it can reduce the nutrient consumption and nutritional burden of the main plant, so doing the pruning work well is very helpful for its growth.
2. Fertilizing
Fertilizing is a process with much attention to detail. Generally, fertilizing is divided into the four seasons of the year. In the first half of the year in spring, once a week is enough, with relatively diluted fertilizer. Autumn is the same as spring. In winter, fertilize about twice a month, once every half month. During the growing period, Asparagus fern needs one topdressing per month. Fertilizing is mainly based on phosphorus fertilizer and ammonia fertilizer. During the flowering period, the number of fertilizations can be reduced. After the shape is set, basically very little fertilizing is needed.
The above is how to propagate Asparagus fern by cuttings. Cuttings of Asparagus fern are not difficult; the main thing is later pruning. If the pruning work is done well, it can be very beneficial to the growth of Asparagus fern after the later shape is set. To learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!