How to grow asparagus fern more vigorously in summer?

As an affordable and easy-to-care-for plant, asparagus fern is loved by many families and is often placed in homes as decoration. However, after the arrival of summer, many asparagus ferns will have yellow leaves, which confuses many flower lovers and they do not understand what exactly causes it. Let’s learn together how to grow Chinese asparagus fern more vigorously in summer.

1. Avoid direct sunlight

Asparagus fern is a foliage plant that likes light, but the strong sunlight in summer will cause its leaves to turn yellow. Even in the spring, midday sun can cause the same problem. Therefore, when caring for asparagus fern, you should ensure that it receives scattered light. It can be placed under a tree or in an environment with 50% shade. If indoor conditions do not allow, you can choose to let it receive 2-3 hours of light in soft sunlight before 9 am or after 4 pm. This can not only prevent the leaves from turning yellow, but also meet their needs for light.

2. Ensure adequate water and nutrients

Asparagus fern is usually grown in small pots to increase its ornamental value. But small flower pots need strict watering control to avoid lack of water and nutrients. When watering, water thoroughly in time after the soil surface is dry. In terms of fertilization, supplement once a month and choose a fertilizer with high nitrogen content and balanced other elements to ensure its healthy growth. Asparagus fern is still growing in summer, so it is necessary to ensure adequate supply of water and nutrients , while maintaining a good ventilation environment to promote its rapid growth and keep the leaves lush and green.

3. It is not suitable to change pots in summer

Summer is hot and humid, so it is not suitable to repot asparagus fern. The best time to repot is spring and autumn, so that the plants can adapt to the new environment more quickly. Repotting in summer may cause the leaves of asparagus fern to wilt. If watering is not timely and the root system is weak, it may also cause the leaves to scorch or even the entire plant to dry up and die. Therefore, you should avoid changing pots in summer, maintain the supply of water and fertilizer, and allow appropriate scattered light to allow asparagus fern to grow normally. Wait until fall to consider repotting, and you can choose a larger pot or a more aesthetically pleasing container.

In short, asparagus fern is easy to care for . Just pay attention to the above three points and you can easily survive the summer and maintain vigorous growth.