In autumn, asparagus fern can be repotted, but the most suitable time is March to April in spring. Generally, it can be carried out all the year round if it is only a simple change of pots without changing soil. Before repotting, disinfectant supplies should be prepared, and the roots of pruning plants should be disinfected. Flowerpots and soil should be disinfected in advance to avoid residual pathogens. Don't be anxious to bask in the sun after potting, and should be put in a cool environment for breeding.
1. is it herbaceous or woody
Asparagus fern is a herbaceous plant, technically a papyrus vine, slightly lignified at the base, but also a perennial herb.Originated in Africa, it is now distributed in Northwest, Central and Yangtze River Basin of China.It is highly ornamental, and maintenance to a certain extent will blossom, so people will be placed in the living room, study and other places of breeding.
2. Appearance
Asparagus fern is a kind of climbing plant, and its growth height is about 3-6m.The root is slightly fleshy, the stem has many branches, and is very smooth.Branches and leaves growing luxuriantly, leafy branches generally in clusters of 10-13, scalelike leaves slightly spurred at base, or less sharply spurred.Maintenance will be good in September-October flowering, flowers are mostly 1-3, 4 axillary, flowers with a small short stalk, white.Berries are also small, only 6-7 mm in diameter, purple black when they mature, usually with 1-3 seeds inside.
3. Growth Habits
Like many plants, asparagus fern likes to grow in a warm and humid climate. During the maintenance period, the temperature is between 15 and 25 .It is shade-tolerant, usually do not let the sun shine directly on the plant, but in the winter when you can receive a little more light.In the summer, attention should be paid not only to timely cooling, but also to shading.It is not cold-resistant plants, winter maintenance temperature should be above 10 C.
