How to grow and care for Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr.
Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr.
How often should I water?
check Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr. 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
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 cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Asparagus, Species: Asparagus cochinchinensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Europe |
| Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Asparagus |
| Species | Asparagus cochinchinensis |
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