The ornamental asparagus, which belongs to the same plant family as the tasty kitchen asparagus, is one of the most popular indoor plants because of its attractive, delicate foliage with high ornamental value. It is not very demanding and easy to cultivate. You can find out in the following article what you need to pay attention to when caring for your hair.

Caring for ornamental asparagus is very easy

How is it poured?

During the entire growth period you should keep the root ball of the ornamental asparagus evenly moist (thumb test). However, waterlogging must be avoided at all costs, as this quickly leads to root rot. Therefore, pour away the liquid that collects in the saucer or planter after a short time.

If you forget to water, Asparagus densiflorus throws off the false leaves and wilts. If you notice that the fine leaves are being shed and that the substrate is very dry at the same time, you should preferably dip the plants:

  • Fill a bucket with water.
  • Submerge the entire planter until no more air bubbles rise.

Which fertilizer doses have proven themselves?

Provide the plant with a commercially available liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growth period.

How and when is repotted?

As soon as the roots fill the entire flower pot, it's time to repot the ornamental asparagus into a new container. This is the case about every two to three years. Spring is the best time to do this maintenance.

  • When potting up the plant, pay attention to the sharp thorns at the base of the leaves.
  • Don't pull on the shoots with force, but cut open the pot if the root ball cannot be detached.
  • Remove the old soil and any limescale deposits.
  • Cover the bottom hole of the new vessel with a shard of pottery and lay a drainage layer of expanded clay (€19.73).
  • Fill in some substrate and place the ornamental asparagus in it.
  • Fill with fresh soil, press it down lightly and water.

Is a pruning necessary?

Asparagus densiflorus does not necessarily have to be cut. If individual fronds are bald, simply cut them off close to the ground.

If the plant gets too big, it tolerates a radical pruning and then sprouts again without any problems.

What diseases and pests are there?

Ornamental asparagus is occasionally attacked by scale insects or mealybugs. Since these can be quite stubborn, we recommend combating them with a special preparation from the specialist plant trade.

Ornamental asparagus reacts to drought or insufficient humidity by drying and yellowing the leaves. In this case, cut out the leaves and ensure an adequate water supply.

tips

During the summer months you can cultivate the ornamental asparagus in a semi-shady place on the balcony or terrace. Since the plant is not hardy, you should bring it back into the house as soon as the temperature falls below twelve degrees.

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Indoor plants