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
18C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Asparagus densiflorus need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Asparagus densiflorus likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
18~25℃
45
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
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Asparagus densiflorus 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
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South Africa |
Is Asparagus densiflorus toxic?
Asparagus densiflorus is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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