The ornamental asparagus is an attractive green plant that feels particularly at home in bright and warm rooms. Various species are cultivated, which differ primarily in the size of the false leaves. Ornamental asparagus is very easy to propagate yourself. You can find out how to do this in the following article.
Ornamental asparagus can be easily propagated by division
propagation by division
If you repot the ornamental asparagus in spring, you can simply divide large tubers. This asexual propagation gives you two plants that have exactly the same characteristics. Follow these steps:
- Lift the ornamental asparagus out of the pot. If Asparagus densiflorus is very tight, you should not pull on the false leaves, but carefully cut open the old planter.
- Thoroughly remove the substrate from the rootstock. Be careful not to break the storage organs.
- Cut off individual, rooted parts of the plant with a clean, sharp knife.
- Let the cut surface dry. You can also sprinkle them with charcoal dust for disinfection.
- Put the roots just as deep in commercial potting soil as before.
- casting.
Propagation by seeds
The small, round fruits contain numerous seeds that you can use for propagation. At room temperature, they germinate easily and very quickly. The optimal time for this variant of propagation is in late winter from January to March. Always use fresh seed, as it quickly loses its ability to germinate.
- Fill seed trays or pots with special seed soil. Alternatively, low-nutrient cactus or coconut soil is suitable.
- Put the seeds in and cover them with a thin layer of the substrate.
- Thoroughly moisten the soil with a sprayer.
- To create a greenhouse climate, cover with a hood or clear sheeting.
- Place the culture vessel in a bright place.
- The optimum germination temperature is twenty degrees.
- Daily airing prevents rot and mold growth.
- After about four weeks, the little plants have to be separated.
- After only two months, the ornamental asparagus offspring is big enough to be planted in flower pots.
- Now they are cared for and fertilized like older plants.
tips
Since the red fruits contain toxic substances, you should always wear gloves when picking out the seeds and when sowing.