How to grow asparagus fern?

1. Watering

Asparagus fern likes to grow in a slightly moist environment and has poor drought tolerance. Therefore, if the soil is dry during cultivation, it is necessary to water it to ensure that the soil is moist, especially during the growing season. Lack of water can easily cause yellowing, which will seriously affect growth. It is afraid of waterlogging, so the amount of water must be controlled when watering, and water accumulation is strictly prohibited. In addition, it has high requirements for air humidity. If the climate is relatively dry, it not only needs watering, but also needs to be sprayed with water frequently to increase the humidity.

2. Temperature

Asparagus fern likes a warm environment, and the temperature that is conducive to its growth is between 15 and 25℃. Its resistance to high temperatures and cold is relatively poor. If you want it to grow vigorously, you must take appropriate temperature control measures in both summer and winter. If the temperature in summer exceeds 34℃ for a long time, it is necessary to increase ventilation or move to an air-conditioned room to help cool down. After winter comes, it must be moved indoors, especially in the northern region, and the temperature must be controlled above 10℃ to avoid freezing. The temperature in spring and autumn is suitable, which is its peak growth season, and it can be placed outdoors for maintenance.

3. Lighting

Asparagus fern is shade-tolerant but not sun-tolerant. However, if it is placed in a dark environment for a long time during cultivation, the branches will easily grow too long and even yellow leaves will appear. In order for it to grow more vigorously and have thicker branches, it is recommended to place it in a bright place indoors and receive more diffuse light. In summer, when the sunlight is strong, you must block it, otherwise you will easily get sunburned.

4. Fertilization

Spring and autumn are the peak growth seasons for asparagus fern. During this period, the growth rate is fast and the consumption of nutrients is also high. In order to meet the nutrient demand, appropriate topdressing is required. Just choose diluted liquid fertilizer and apply it once every 20 days to ensure sufficient nutrition. It is best to stop applying fertilizer during the high and low temperature periods in summer and winter to avoid fertilizer damage.

5. Soil

Asparagus fern likes loose, breathable, humus-rich and slightly acidic soil, in which it can grow more vigorously. When preparing the soil, you can mix peat soil, leaf mold, river sand and an appropriate amount of base fertilizer. In addition, the soil needs to be changed once every one or two years to prevent the soil from becoming compacted.