How to grow potted asparagus fern? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions
Asparagus fern, also known as cloud-pine, spiny asparagus, cloud bamboo, etc., is an evergreen plant of the Asparagaceae family, genus Asparagus. Its roots are slightly fleshy, its stems are soft and clustered, and it can grow several meters tall. It is a highly ornamental plant that can be placed in the living room or study, purifying the air while also adding a literary atmosphere. Let us take a look at the cultivation methods for asparagus fern!
The growing environment of asparagus fern
Asparagus fern likes warm, humid, and semi-shaded, well-ventilated environments. It is not tolerant of severe cold in winter, nor of drought. It should not be watered too much, or the roots will rot. In summer, direct sunlight should be avoided. It is best cultivated in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam rich in humus. The room temperature should preferably be kept between 12 and 18°C. When it exceeds 20°C, ventilation is needed to dissipate heat. The optimal growing temperature is 15 to 25°C, and the overwintering temperature is 5°C. It grows in the mountains and wilds, and is also cultivated in gardens.
Propagation methods for asparagus fern
1. Sowing: Sowing is the main method of propagating asparagus fern. When the fruit skin of asparagus fern seeds turns black and soft, they are ripe. At this point, they should be picked gradually according to their degree of ripeness, the flesh rubbed off, rinsed clean with fresh water, dried until half-dry, and stored for later use. Sow in early April, and by autumn of the same year they can become commercial seedlings or be displayed indoors. The sowing medium is generally fine sand, and the container is a clay pot or wooden box. Place the seeds on the pot soil at a spacing of 2 to 3 cm, with 2 to 3 seeds per hole. After sowing, cover with fine sand 5 mm thick, and cover with glass or plastic film. Keep the temperature at 20 to 25°C, and spray water frequently to keep the pot soil moist. About 30 days after sowing, germination and sprouting begin. When the seedlings are 4 to 5 cm tall, transplant them for growing on, and when they are 8 to 10 cm tall, they can be planted into pots.
2. Division: Asparagus fern plants that are 3 to 5 years old grow densely and can be propagated by division. Carry this out in spring when repotting. Use a sharp knife to divide the clustered stems and roots into 2 to 3 clumps, so that each clump contains 3 to 5 buds, then plant them separately into pots. When dividing, damage the root system as little as possible. After dividing and planting, water thoroughly, place in a semi-shaded spot, and pay attention to moisture retention and shading. Afterward, watering should be properly controlled, otherwise yellow leaves are easily caused.
Making a bonsai from asparagus fern
1. Material selection: one asparagus fern about 20 cm tall, two asparagus ferns selected at just over 10 cm tall, an irregular-shaped white marble shallow basin with its matching stand, several landscape stones about 10 cm tall, an appropriate amount of potting soil and moss.
2. Bonsai shaping: Spread a thin layer of potting soil over the surface of the white marble shallow basin. Plant the tallest asparagus fern at the right end of the basin with its curved branches and leaves facing left. Plant the second-tallest asparagus fern not far to the left of the first asparagus fern, appropriately near the back edge of the basin. Then plant the shortest asparagus fern at the boundary between the 1/3 and 2/3 points of the basin's length, with its curved branches and leaves also facing left, so as to achieve a coordinated and unified orientation for the three asparagus ferns. Then adjust the positions of the asparagus ferns in the basin until a natural and graceful effect is achieved.
3. Placing stones and laying moss: Place several landscape stones at an appropriate position toward the right rear of the basin surface, and cover the potting soil on the basin surface with moss to achieve a greening artistic effect. Finally, spray clean water onto the asparagus fern and moss to moisten the potting soil.
Cultivation methods for asparagus fern
1. Pot soil: The potting soil for cultivating asparagus fern should preferably be fertile sandy loam. It requires warmth and moisture, richness in humus, and good drainage. Generally, a ratio of 4 parts garden soil, 2 parts leaf mold, 2 parts compost soil, and 1 part sand can be used, and regular soil replacement and fertilizing should be done. If overly concentrated fertilizer causes "root burn," the pot needs to be turned out to remove the fertilizer, and the soil ball rinsed with clean water, then replaced with new soil for growing.
2. Watering: Watering is the key point in cultivating asparagus fern. Too much watering and overly wet pot soil easily cause root rot, while too little watering leads to scorched, yellow leaf tips. Therefore, during watering, it should be determined according to the weather, growth condition, and the dryness or wetness of the pot soil, following the principle of not watering when dry, and watering thoroughly when watering. In hot, dry weather, water can be sprayed on the leaf surface to increase humidity and lower temperature, while in winter less watering is needed.
3. Fertilizing: Asparagus fern does not like heavy fertilizer, but it also cannot lack fertilizer. Due to the limitations of pot soil in pot cultivation, nutrients must be replenished in time to meet growth requirements. During fertilizing, use small amounts frequently, and do not apply concentrated fertilizer, otherwise yellow leaves will result. Generally, applying a thin, fully rotted liquid fertilizer once a month is sufficient. After the plant grows larger and its form is set, fertilizing can be appropriately controlled and reduced. During the growing season, apply a thin fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus 1 to 2 times a month to promote lush branches and leaves; other liquid fertilizers may also be used. Do not fertilize too much during the flowering period; applying liquid fertilizer twice each in May to June and September to October is sufficient.
4. Light: Asparagus fern should not be exposed to the scorching sun when being grown. In hot seasons, it should be placed in a cool, ventilated place. At the same time, during the flowering period, asparagus fern is afraid of both wind and rain, so attention should be paid to good ventilation, and in good weather it can be appropriately placed outdoors to receive sunlight. In winter, the temperature for potted asparagus fern should be kept above 5°C to avoid freezing.
5. Placement: Asparagus fern loves a clean environment with circulating air. If stimulated by harmful gases such as smoke, dust, coal gas, or pesticides, its leaves will turn yellow, curl, and even die. Therefore, asparagus fern should be placed in a clean, well-ventilated environment, away from decorative materials such as marble that release mercury vapor.
Watering methods for asparagus fern
The amount of water given to asparagus fern should be adjusted flexibly according to different care environments, seasons, and even pot soil. Do not blindly copy the experience of other flower growers. In winter, spring, and autumn, watering should be properly controlled. Generally, water again when the surface of the pot soil looks dry. If the water amount is hard to judge, you can also alternate between light and heavy watering, that is, after 3 to 5 light waterings, give 1 thorough watering, so that the pot soil remains moist top to bottom without holding too much water. In summer, water both morning and evening; a slightly larger amount of water is not a problem. In summer, besides normal watering, you can also frequently sprinkle water around the plant on the ground and spray the branches and leaves with clean water to increase air humidity.
Pruning methods for asparagus fern
1. Pruning of cladodes: When the growth positions of the small cladodes on the main branches are unsatisfactory or missing for some reason, short-tip pruning can be carried out at appropriate positions on the main branches to force the dormant buds there to sprout. Generally, the height at which the cut is made is the height at which the cladodes sprout, and the position of the thorns on the branch is the position at which the cladodes sprout, while the greater the thickness of the branch, the higher the sprouting rate of the dormant buds.
2. Pruning of the whole plant: If the branches and leaves of the whole plant grow poorly due to severe sunburn or dry pot soil, lack of fertilizer, or some unknown reason, the whole plant can be renewed. When renewing by pruning, all cladodes can be cut off, but attention should be paid to the positions where the backward thorns on the branches grow, because they determine whether the distribution of the retained branches is even. Pruning during the growing season generally makes it easy to sprout new branches. After pruning, watering should also be appropriately reduced, and the pot soil absolutely must not be too wet, otherwise the pruning will fail.
3. Pruning of trailing branches: Trailing branches are generally weak and slender. If you do not want to keep them for seeds and want the plant shape to look good, they can be cut off from the base all at once. If you want to increase the number of cladodes or fill a certain gap, they can be cut short at a certain position. When pruning, special attention should be paid to comprehensive management such as light fertilizing.
What to do if asparagus fern leaves turn yellow?
1. Too much light: Asparagus fern likes semi-shade and fears strong light, especially in summer, direct sunlight must be avoided, otherwise the branches and leaves will wither and turn yellow. The flower pot should be moved to a cool place, and water should be frequently sprayed on the branches and leaves to increase air humidity.
2. Improper watering: Asparagus fern likes moisture but fears waterlogging. The pot soil should be kept alternately dry and wet, and generally watering until the surface soil is moist is sufficient. Too much water easily causes root rot, and too little water easily causes dry tips. In dry seasons, spray more clean water on the leaf surface.
3. Improper fertilizing: If topdressing is too concentrated or unrotted fertilizer is applied, it easily causes "root burn," leading to dry, falling leaves. Conversely, if the pot soil is poor, the leaves will also turn yellow due to lack of nutrients.
4. Poor winter care: Asparagus fern likes warmth and should face the sun in winter. If it is kept for a long time in winter in a place without light, with poor ventilation, or cold, the leaves easily wither and turn yellow. Generally, the room temperature should be no lower than 12°C, and it should be placed near a south-facing window, with watering appropriately controlled.
5. Causes of poisoning: Asparagus fern fears smoke and dust. If it encounters toxic gases, the branches and leaves easily turn yellow. In addition, if the plant is too large, the flower pot too small, or it is harmed by pests such as scale insects, the branches and leaves will also turn yellow, so repotting and control should be done in time.
6. Causes of pests and diseases: Once asparagus fern is infected by pests such as scale insects, the branches and leaves will also wither and turn yellow, so control should be carried out in time.
Hydroponic methods for asparagus fern
1. Select robust, well-developed asparagus fern as the mother material for hydroponics. Take the asparagus fern out of the flower pot together with the soil, carefully wash off the soil from its roots, remove rotten roots, and cut off some old roots. Clean the leaves and plant thoroughly with clean water, avoiding damaging the plant. Asparagus fern roots slowly, so be careful when taking it out and do not injure its roots.
2. Fix the cleaned plant with a planting basket. When fixing, let its roots spread out fully, then place the plant together with the planting basket into a 1‰ carbendazim solution to soak the roots for 30 minutes. Place in a cool place, and once the root system becomes soft, proceed to the next step.
3. Pour asparagus fern-specific nutrient solution into the nutrient solution tank, and plant the treated plant from above onto a floating board (be careful to keep part of the root system exposed to the air). Spray water on the leaf surface twice a day. At a suitable temperature of 15 to 25°C, new roots will grow in two weeks. At this time, supplement foliar fertilizer once every week.
4. After three to four weeks, the asparagus fern root system has grown many new roots. At this point, it can be transferred to a bottle for static hydroponics, preferably fixed with ceramsite.
5. Asparagus fern likes a semi-humid environment. Generally place it near a window with light, but not in a place with direct sunlight, and keep it ventilated. Under the container, still place a tray with water and replenish the water frequently.
6. For hydroponic asparagus fern, it is best to use a nutrient solution specially for asparagus fern. The care of hydroponic asparagus fern is much easier than soil cultivation. Usually you only need to pay attention to changing the water, about every 7 to 10 days in summer and about every 20 days in winter, and supplement the nutrient solution each time you change the water.
Cultivation methods and precautions for asparagus fern bonsai
Asparagus fern, also known as cloud-pine, spiny asparagus, cloud bamboo, etc., is a perennial plant of the Asparagaceae family, genus Asparagus. It is native to South Africa and distributed in central China, northwest China, the Yangtze River basin, and various places in the south. It can grow several meters tall and is a highly ornamental plant that can be placed in the living room or study, purifying the air while also adding a literary atmosphere. Let us take a look at the cultivation methods and precautions for asparagus fern!
Growth habits of asparagus fern
Asparagus fern likes warm, humid, and semi-shaded, well-ventilated environments. It is not tolerant of severe cold in winter, nor of drought. It should not be watered too much, or the roots will rot. In summer, direct sunlight should be avoided. It is best cultivated in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam rich in humus. The room temperature should preferably be kept between 12 and 18°C. When it exceeds 20°C, ventilation is needed to dissipate heat. The optimal growing temperature is 15 to 25°C, and the overwintering temperature is 5°C.
Propagation methods for asparagus fern
Asparagus fern is mostly propagated by division. Asparagus fern plants that are 3 to 5 years old grow densely and can be propagated by division. Choose spring when repotting for division. Use a sharp knife to divide the clustered stems and roots into 2 to 3 clumps along their natural direction, so that each clump contains 3 to 5 buds, then plant them separately into pots. When dividing, damage the root system as little as possible. After dividing and planting, water thoroughly, place in a semi-shaded spot, and pay attention to moisture retention and shading. Afterward, watering should be properly controlled, otherwise yellow leaves are easily caused.
Cultivation methods for asparagus fern
1. Pot soil: The potting soil for cultivating asparagus fern should preferably be fertile sandy loam. It requires warmth and moisture, richness in humus, and good drainage. Generally, a ratio of 4 parts garden soil, 2 parts leaf mold, 2 parts compost soil, and 1 part sand can be used, and regular soil replacement and fertilizing should be done. If overly concentrated fertilizer causes "root burn," the pot needs to be turned out to remove the fertilizer, and the soil ball rinsed with clean water, then replaced with new soil for growing.
2. Watering: Watering is the key point in cultivating asparagus fern. Too much watering and overly wet pot soil easily cause root rot, while too little watering leads to scorched, yellow leaf tips. Therefore, during watering, it should be determined according to the weather, growth condition, and the dryness or wetness of the pot soil, following the principle of not watering when dry, and watering thoroughly when watering. In hot, dry weather, water can be sprayed on the leaf surface to increase humidity and lower temperature, while in winter less watering is needed.
3. Fertilizing: Asparagus fern does not like heavy fertilizer, but it also cannot lack fertilizer. Due to the limitations of pot soil in pot cultivation, nutrients must be replenished in time to meet growth requirements. During fertilizing, use small amounts frequently, and do not apply concentrated fertilizer, otherwise yellow leaves will result. Generally, applying a thin, fully rotted liquid fertilizer once a month is sufficient. After the plant grows larger and its form is set, fertilizing can be appropriately controlled and reduced. During the growing season, apply a thin fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus 1 to 2 times a month to promote lush branches and leaves; other liquid fertilizers may also be used. It should be noted that do not fertilize too much during the flowering period; applying liquid fertilizer twice each in May to June and September to October is sufficient.
4. Light: Asparagus fern should not be exposed to the scorching sun when being grown. In hot seasons, it should be placed in a cool, ventilated place. At the same time, during the flowering period, asparagus fern is afraid of both wind and rain, so attention should be paid to good ventilation, and in good weather it can be appropriately placed outdoors to receive sunlight. In winter, the temperature for potted asparagus fern should be kept above 5°C to avoid freezing.
5. Placement: Asparagus fern loves a clean environment with circulating air. If stimulated by harmful gases such as smoke, dust, coal gas, or pesticides, its leaves will turn yellow, curl, and even die. Therefore, asparagus fern should be placed in a clean, well-ventilated environment, away from decorative materials such as marble that release mercury vapor.
Precautions for growing asparagus fern
1. Asparagus fern is not cold-tolerant and cannot overwinter outdoors in the north. When the temperature drops, it should be moved indoors in time. In winter, it needs a growing environment above 15°C.
2. It should not be watered frequently; instead, spray water on the leaf surface regularly. In summer, spray water on the leaf surface 1 to 2 times a day. In winter, while keeping the soil moist, spraying water on the leaf surface once every 3 to 4 days is sufficient.
3. Keep the pot soil semi-dry and slightly moist. If the pot soil is too dry, the asparagus fern leaves will turn yellow or the branches and leaves will scorch and wither.
4. Do not use tap water directly to water the flowers; it should be left standing for 1 to 2 days in advance, and the water temperature should not be too cold.
5. Do not apply raw fertilizer (some people growing asparagus fern directly poured child urine onto the roots of the asparagus fern, and as a result the roots were burned to death). Raw fertilizer must be rotted first.
6. In spring and autumn, apply thin fertilizer once a week; in winter, apply thin fertilizer once every half month. It is best to use compound flower fertilizer.
7. Asparagus fern does not like smoke and dust. If a coal stove or charcoal fire is used for heating in winter, proper ventilation is needed every day.
8. Asparagus fern should be kept away from marble-type decoration items. Asparagus fern has a strong ability to absorb gaseous mercury. It should be noted that when asparagus fern absorbs mercury vapor, it also harms itself. Therefore, when placing asparagus fern, keep it away from decorative materials that release mercury vapor.
9. Asparagus fern should be pruned in time. If the branches are too dense, affecting ventilation, light, and ornamental value, prune in time. If the root suckers multiply too much, divide and repot in time as well.
10. Tying asparagus fern can make its posture more beautiful, but it is not suitable to use ropes that are too thick or whose color differs too greatly. Bamboo strips and wooden strips should also not be too thick, otherwise the slender asparagus fern will be made to look too delicate and weak by contrast.
How to make an asparagus fern bonsai
1. Material selection: one asparagus fern about 20 cm tall, two asparagus ferns selected at just over 10 cm tall, an irregular-shaped white marble shallow basin with its matching stand, several landscape stones about 10 cm tall, an appropriate amount of potting soil and moss.
2. Bonsai shaping: Spread a thin layer of potting soil over the surface of the white marble shallow basin. Plant the tallest asparagus fern at the right end of the basin with its curved branches and leaves facing left. Plant the second-tallest asparagus fern not far to the left of the first asparagus fern, appropriately near the back edge of the basin. Then plant the shortest asparagus fern at the boundary between the 1/3 and 2/3 points of the basin's length, with its curved branches and leaves also facing left, so as to achieve a coordinated and unified orientation for the three asparagus ferns. Then adjust the positions of the asparagus ferns in the basin until a natural and graceful effect is achieved.
3. Placing stones and laying moss: Place several landscape stones at an appropriate position toward the right rear of the basin surface, and cover the potting soil on the basin surface with moss to achieve a greening artistic effect. Finally, spray clean water onto the asparagus fern and moss to moisten the potting soil.
How best to prune asparagus fern
1. Pruning for missing cladodes: When the growth positions of the small cladodes on the main branches are unsatisfactory or missing for some reason, short-tip pruning can be carried out at appropriate positions on the main branches to force the dormant buds there to sprout. Generally, the height at which the cut is made is the height at which the cladodes sprout, and the position of the thorns on the branch is the position at which the cladodes sprout, while the greater the thickness of the branch, the higher the sprouting rate of the dormant buds.
2. Renewal pruning of the whole plant: If the branches and leaves of the whole plant grow poorly due to severe sunburn or dry pot soil, lack of fertilizer, or some unknown reason, the whole plant can be renewed. When renewing by pruning, all cladodes can be cut off, but attention should be paid to the positions where the backward thorns on the branches grow, because they determine whether the distribution of the retained branches is even. Pruning during the growing season generally makes it easy to sprout new branches. After pruning, watering should also be appropriately reduced, and the pot soil absolutely must not be too wet, otherwise the pruning will fail.
3. Pruning of trailing branches: Trailing branches are generally weak and slender. If you do not want to keep them for seeds and want the plant shape to look good, they can be cut off from the base all at once. If you want to increase the number of cladodes or fill a certain gap, they can be cut short at a certain position. When pruning, special attention should be paid to comprehensive management such as light fertilizing.
Hydroponic cultivation methods for asparagus fern
1. Select robust, well-developed asparagus fern as the mother material for hydroponics. Take the asparagus fern out of the flower pot together with the soil, carefully wash off the soil from its roots, remove rotten roots, and cut off some old roots. Clean the leaves and plant thoroughly with clean water, avoiding damaging the plant. Asparagus fern roots slowly, so be careful when taking it out and do not injure its roots.
2. Fix the cleaned plant with a planting basket. When fixing, let its roots spread out fully, then place the plant together with the planting basket into a 1‰ carbendazim solution to soak the roots for 30 minutes. Place in a cool place, and once the root system becomes soft, proceed to the next step.
3. Pour asparagus fern-specific nutrient solution into the nutrient solution tank, and plant the treated plant from above onto a floating board (be careful to keep part of the root system exposed to the air). Spray water on the leaf surface twice a day. At a suitable temperature of 15 to 25°C, new roots will grow in two weeks. At this time, supplement foliar fertilizer once every week.
4. After three to four weeks, the asparagus fern root system has grown many new roots. At this point, it can be transferred to a bottle for static hydroponics, preferably fixed with ceramsite.
5. Asparagus fern likes a semi-humid environment. Generally place it near a window with light, but not in a place with direct sunlight, and keep it ventilated. Under the container, still place a tray with water and replenish the water frequently.
6. For hydroponic asparagus fern, it is best to use a nutrient solution specially for asparagus fern. The care of hydroponic asparagus fern is much easier than soil cultivation. Usually you only need to pay attention to changing the water, about every 7 to 10 days in summer and about every 20 days in winter, and supplement the nutrient solution each time you change the water.
Reasons why asparagus fern leaves turn yellow
1. Strong light exposure: Asparagus fern likes semi-shade when being grown, and in summer it should not be exposed to strong direct sunlight, otherwise the branches and leaves will wither and turn yellow. The solution is to move the flower pot to a cool place and spray more water on the branches and leaves to increase humidity.
2. Incorrect watering: Although asparagus fern likes moisture, it can also suffer from waterlogging due to excessive wetness. Therefore, during cultivation it is best to keep the pot soil alternately dry and wet. Generally, do not water when dry, and water thoroughly when watering, but do not let too much water accumulate on the basin surface when watering. If overwatering occurs, you can temporarily stop watering and instead only spray water on the leaf surface to keep the asparagus fern moist.
3. Improper fertilizing: Fertilizing too concentrated or applying unrotted fertilizer will both cause asparagus fern leaves to turn yellow and fall off. And if the potting soil used for planting is too poor in nutrients, it will likewise cause asparagus fern leaves to turn yellow. Therefore, when fertilizing, pay attention to applying diluted fertilizer, with more frequent but smaller amounts, and use rotted fertilizer. For situations that have already occurred, changing the potting soil can solve the problem. It is worth noting that fertilizing is not suitable during the low-temperature period in winter and the high-temperature period in summer.
4. Gas poisoning: Asparagus fern is very afraid of smoke and dust. If it is frequently attacked by harmful gases such as smoke and dust, the asparagus fern will show poisoning symptoms of yellowing branches and leaves. When this happens, move the flower pot away from its original position in time and increase the work of sprinkling water on the leaf surface to remove dust.
5. Causes of pests: Scale insects are the most common pest in asparagus fern cultivation. When scale insects are found, they should be wiped off in time with a wet cloth strip. In severe cases, buy treatment from a plant protection store and repot the soil in time. When repotting, old and residual roots can be cut off to reduce nutrient consumption.
6. Management mistakes: When growing asparagus fern, keep it at a certain temperature, especially in winter when it should be placed in a sunny position. If asparagus fern is kept for a long time in a place lacking light, poorly ventilated, and cold, it is very easy for the leaves to wither, yellow, and dry up. In winter, the temperature for growing asparagus fern generally must not be lower than 12°C, and it should be placed in a place with better light, and watering can be appropriately reduced.
Small indoor potted plant - cultivation methods and precautions for asparagus fern
Asparagus fern, also known as cloud-pine, spiny asparagus, cloud bamboo, Latin name: Asparagus setaceus, is a climbing plant that can grow several meters tall. The roots of asparagus fern are slightly fleshy, and the stems are soft, clustered, and slender. The stems have very many branches and are nearly smooth. The cladodes are bristle-like and slightly triangular; the scale-like leaves have a slightly spiny spur at the base, or the spur is not obvious. The flowers are white, with short stalks, and the flowering period is September to October. The berries are purple-black when ripe, with 1 to 3 seeds. The fruiting period is from winter to the following spring.
It is native to South Africa and distributed in central China, northwest China, the Yangtze River basin, and various places in the south. It likes warm, humid, and semi-shaded, well-ventilated environments. It is not tolerant of severe cold in winter, nor of drought, and in summer direct sunlight should be avoided.
Asparagus fern is a highly ornamental plant that can be placed in the living room or study, purifying the air while also adding a literary atmosphere. Its roots are used as medicine and can treat acute bronchitis, with the function of moistening the lungs and stopping cough.
Cultivation methods and precautions for asparagus fern
1. Sufficient nutrients, avoiding loss of nutritional components. In some cases, this is because the pot soil is hard and compact, aeration is poor, and root vitality declines, thus affecting normal plant growth. In addition to repotting in spring with potting soil rich in organic matter, the surface of the pot soil should also be loosened frequently, and fertilizing should be strengthened.
2. Water more and keep it moist. The pot soil should be kept moist frequently, and water should often be sprayed on the plant. The water temperature should preferably be the same as room temperature, and the asparagus fern should be placed in a place with high air humidity. During the growing season, mixed fertilizer should be appropriately applied to promote robust growth of the plant and strengthen its resistance.
3. The amount of water should be appropriate; too much is also not good. It should be moved to a shaded place or to a window with curtains, avoiding direct strong light, and at the same time pay attention not to water too much.
4. Pay attention to weather changes. When a typhoon comes, the asparagus fern should be moved indoors. Its rotting is mainly caused by being attacked by strong winds in the hot summer season or by long-term water accumulation in the flower pot. Therefore, in summer special attention should be paid to guarding against thunderstorms or typhoon attacks.