The difference between Asparagus fern and Bamboo

Different plant characteristics

Characteristics of Asparagus fern plants

The height of the asparagus fern plant can reach several meters;

The roots of its stems are fleshy growths, the stems are soft and tufted, very slender, and much branched;

Leaves of Asparagus fern: The leaf-like branches grow in clusters of 10 to 13, are bristle-like, and slightly triangular;

The flowers are grown in the axils of branches, 4 in number. They are white and have short stalks. The flowering period is between September and October and is very short.

The berries of asparagus fern are purple-black when ripe and contain 1 to 3 seeds.

Characteristics of Phyllostachys truncatum

The stems and branches of the Bamboo Plant have longitudinal ridges, and the stems are slender, smooth, and hairless.

The leaves of Bamboo: Its leaf-like branches can be clustered in groups of 3, and are flat or strip-shaped, with sharp tips at the tips;

Flowers of Bamboo: Its flowers are racemes, and the flowers grow singly or in pairs at the top of the branches. A single Bamboo can have more than a dozen flowers.

Its flowers are white, the tepals are oblong-ovate, and there are short anthers distributed above the stamens;

The berries are red when ripe and contain 1-2 seeds.

Different growth habits

Growth habits of asparagus fern

Asparagus fern prefers a warm, humid, semi-shaded and ventilated growing environment. It is not cold-resistant or drought-resistant. It should not be watered too much. It is afraid of direct sunlight in summer and needs proper shade.

It originally grows in the mountains and is often cultivated in gardens for viewing.

Growth habits of Phyllostachys truncatum

Wuzhu prefers a warm and humid growing environment, and is afraid of strong light and low temperature. In this case, it will stop growing. It is resistant to drought and barren land, but not cold-resistant. It is often used by people to decorate venues, and cut leaves are used to make flower baskets, wreaths, etc.