How to grow and care for Asparagus densiflorus

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Asparagus densiflorus, Asparagus fern, Sprenger's asparagus

Asparagus densiflorus 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

18C° ~25C°

Every 14 days

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transplant

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new leaf

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water

How to water Asparagus densiflorus

How often should I water?

check Asparagus densiflorus 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

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Asparagus densiflorus need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

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

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Asparagus densiflorus at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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

Fertilize

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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

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatSouth Africa

Is Asparagus densiflorus toxic?

Asparagus densiflorus is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog

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