How to grow and care for asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus), and can it grow roots in water?
The asparagus fern is a popular potted plant that many people are growing now. If you want to grow an asparagus fern, do you know how to care for it? What are the precautions for growing asparagus fern? Can asparagus fern grow roots in water?
How to grow asparagus fern
Temperature: asparagus fern is sensitive to cold. Its usual growing temperature is 15 ~ 25 degrees Celsius, and in winter it should not go below 5 degrees Celsius, otherwise it is easily killed by frost.
Water: asparagus fern likes a warm and humid environment, but if the potting soil is too wet, the roots rot very easily, so watering asparagus fern should follow the principle of “do not water until dry.”
Light: asparagus fern is sensitive to light, and bright, indirect light is best.
Soil: asparagus fern has high requirements for soil. It prefers sandy soil rich in humus with good drainage.
Nutrients: asparagus fern responds well to fertilizer. Generally, fertilize once about every 10 days, and alternating compound fertilizer and organic fertilizer is best.
Precautions for growing asparagus fern:
1. In winter, asparagus fern cannot be grown outdoors, and it should not be watered too frequently. In summer, mist it 1-2 times a day; in winter, misting once every 3-4 days is enough.
2. Do not water it directly with tap water. It should be left to stand for 1-2 days in advance to release the chlorine in the water.
3. Asparagus fern is a shade plant, so it should not be placed in a spot with too strong light, otherwise the branches and leaves easily turn yellow and dry. Asparagus fern is not cold-tolerant, and it also fears heat. Its optimum growing temperature is between 15~25℃.
Can asparagus fern grow roots in water? Yes, it can.