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How to grow and care for Asparagus aphyllus L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Asparagus aphyllus L., Spiny Asparagus

Asparagus aphyllus L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 14 days

water

How to water Asparagus aphyllus L.

How often should I water?

check Asparagus aphyllus L. Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

leaves look a little wrinkled

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Light & Location

How much light does a Asparagus aphyllus L. need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Asparagus aphyllus L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-32

-32~40℃

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Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Asparagus aphyllus L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Asparagus aphyllus L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Asparagus aphyllus L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Asparagus, Species: Asparagus aphyllus

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone2 - 11
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAsparagus
SpeciesAsparagus aphyllus

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