How to trim asparagus fern to make it look good

When is the best time to prune asparagus fern?

It is best to prune asparagus fern after Grain Rain, when the weather really turns warmer. Proper pruning will help it recover faster and is conducive to branch growth.

Pruning branches and leaves: When the asparagus fern grows to a certain height during the seedling stage, the tall parts should be removed. You can choose to cut off the thick and slender branches and leaves to make the whole pot of asparagus fern even and beautiful. After growing for three to four years, creeping branches will replace the previous growth. These branches are basically weak and can be removed from the roots at once.

Asparagus fern pruning tips

Pruning yellow leaves: A common problem in the care of asparagus fern is yellowing leaves, whether it is yellowing leaves due to overexposure to the sun, yellowing leaves due to root rot, or yellowing leaves due to insufficient humidity. When you encounter yellow leaves, do not hesitate, just cut them directly, and do it immediately. This can reduce the number of yellowing leaves, mainly by reducing the waste of water and nutrients. Don't be reluctant, the more you prune, the more conducive it will be to promote the growth of new branches.

Shaping and pruning: There is also shaping pruning for asparagus fern. Shaping pruning mainly controls the overgrown branches, removes the apical dominance, and prunes according to the shape we need. If the vines are climbing walls, then choose the main branches to prune and fix the vines. If it is a landscape bonsai, then prune and shape it. Shaping pruning is an art, and more hands-on work will yield good shapes.

Daily pruning: Of course, asparagus fern also needs daily pruning for maintenance. Daily pruning mainly involves pruning dead branches and leaves, pruning inner branches, pruning overcrowded branches, and proper pruning to disperse the space so that asparagus fern has enough space to meet its growth needs. Daily pruning should be done frequently. Cut dead branches when you see them, cut off branches that are too long, and cut off branches that are too dense.

Pruning of rotten roots: The most common pruning of asparagus fern is pruning of dead and rotten roots. When asparagus fern has rotten roots, remove it from the pot and trim the roots in time. If the condition is serious, wash the roots, strengthen pruning, disinfect them, and then put them in the pot. Use plain sand to plant them to promote the growth of new roots. Wait until the new roots grow lushly before transplanting them again.

Precautions for pruning asparagus fern

During the maintenance process, the asparagus fern may have dry, scorched, diseased and insect-infested branches and leaves, which should be pruned in time. Note that disinfection should be carried out before and after pruning to prevent infection.