- The right location
- When does the ornamental asparagus have to move to the winter quarters?
- Moisture requirements in winter
- What do you have to consider in spring?
Despite its delicate growth, the ornamental asparagus is a surprisingly robust and easy-care plant. In the summer months you can easily cultivate the plant outdoors. The ornamental asparagus, on the other hand, does not tolerate frost well and only survives the cold season unscathed if you offer it good conditions.
Ornamental asparagus can only stay outside in summer
The right location
A place where the temperature is between 10 and 15 degrees is ideal. The heated living room or even a window sill above a radiator are unsuitable.
Even in the winter months, the plant needs a lot of light. Unlike in the summer months, it even tolerates a full sun location.
When does the ornamental asparagus have to move to the winter quarters?
If you cultivate Asparagus densiflorus on the balcony or terrace during the warm season, it should be brought indoors at the latest when the outside temperature falls below the values mentioned above.
Moisture requirements in winter
Make absolutely sure that the root ball never dries out completely, even in the winter months. Lack of water causes the false leaves to turn yellow and the foliage to drop.
- Water whenever the surface of the substrate feels dry (thumb test).
- Alternatively, you can immerse the planter in a bucket filled with water until no more air bubbles rise.
After a few minutes, pour away any excess water that collects in the saucer. How to prevent root rot.
What do you have to consider in spring?
Only put the ornamental asparagus outdoors again when it has become warm outside and the temperatures are permanently in the two-digit range.
Gradually get the Asparagus densiflorus used to the changed site conditions. If you immediately put the plant in full sun, the leaves will turn yellow. On the other hand, if the location is too dark, for example on a sunny balcony near the wall of the house, the ornamental asparagus forms unsightly light shoots.
tips
The dry indoor air in winter quarters can become a problem for ornamental asparagus. Therefore, place a bowl of water next to the plant and spray the false leaves regularly.