How much is one pot of Ming fern (Asparagus retrofractus)? Detailed guide to bonsai cultivation methods
Ming fern is extremely well suited to potted ornamental display, and can also be used in flower beds. Its cultivation and management are simple, and it tolerates shade well, making it suitable for small and medium pots for indoor arrangements. At the same time, it is also an excellent material for cut-flower foliage. Below, the editor of Qiannong Net introduces the price of Ming fern and the cultivation methods for Ming fern bonsai!
The price of Ming fern
The price of Ming fern varies according to the size and shape of the plant. Cheap ones cost a few yuan per plant, while well-shaped specimens can cost tens to millions of yuan per plant.
Placement of Ming fern bonsai
Placing Ming fern in the family living room can invigorate the eight great life aspirations. As an auspicious and wealth-bringing plant, Ming fern carries the meaning of gaining wealth and having riches roll in.
Placed in the due east direction of the living room, Ming fern symbolizes family health. The southeast direction symbolizes success and wealth, while the south means reputation and learning. The north represents career. There is a taboo for placing Ming fern, namely the southwest, northeast and center.
Cultivation methods for Ming fern bonsai
1. Growth characteristics: Ming fern is native to southern Africa, where the climate is shady and humid. Therefore, Ming fern prefers this kind of moist and shady environmental condition, and fears prolonged direct sunlight and drought. The most suitable temperature range for Ming fern is 20-25 degrees; too high or too low will cause Ming fern to stop growing.
2. Key cultivation points: Spring and summer are when Ming fern needs water most, but be careful not to let water accumulate, otherwise it will cause root rot and lead to death. It needs frequent, moderate watering, and the soil must not be allowed to become too dry, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow and wither. Fertilization should not be too frequent; usually once a month is enough. Apply more nitrogen and potassium fertilizer or Huiyou 20-80-20 four-season high potassium nitrate fertilizer. After 2-3 years of potting, repotting should be carried out, cutting off excess dense clumps and long branches, which is both attractive and beneficial to growth.
3. Pest and disease control: Ming fern mainly suffers from leaf blight, which can be sprayed with 50% carbendazim wettable powder at 1000 times dilution. Pests include whiteflies and scale insects, which can be killed by spraying with 40% omethoate emulsifiable concentrate at 1000 times dilution.