How is pouring?
You should keep the root ball of the ornamental asparagus evenly moist during the entire growth period (thumb test). However, waterlogging must be avoided at all costs, as this quickly leads to root rot. Therefore, after a short time, pour away the liquid that collects in the saucer or planter.
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Forget about watering, Asparagus densiflorus throws off the dummy leaves and blanks. If you find that the fine leaflets are thrown off and that the substrate is very dry at the same time, you should preferably immerse the plants:
- Fill a bucket with water.
- Submerge the entire planter until no more air bubbles rise.
Which fertilizers have proven effective?
Supply the plant with a commercially available liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
How and when do you repot?
As soon as the roots fill the entire flower pot, it is time to repot the ornamental asparagus into a new container. This is the case approximately every two to three years. The optimal time for this maintenance measure is spring.
- When potting the plant, watch out for the sharp thorns at the base of the leaves.
- Do not pull the shoots with force, but cut open the pot if the root ball cannot be loosened.
- Remove the old earth and any limescale deposits.
- Cover the bottom hole of the new vessel with a pottery shard and create a drainage layer made of expanded clay (€ 17.50 on Amazon *).
- Fill in some substrate and place the ornamental asparagus in it.
- Fill with fresh earth, press it down lightly and water.
Do you need to cut back?
Asparagus densiflorus does not necessarily have to be cut. If individual fronds are bald, simply cut them off close to the ground.
If the plant gets too big, it can withstand radical pruning and then sprout again without any problems.
What diseases and pests are threatened?
Ornamental asparagus is occasionally attacked by scale insects or mealybugs. Since these can be quite stubborn, we recommend combating them with a special preparation from the plant specialist trade.
Ornamental asparagus reacts to dryness or insufficient humidity by drying up and yellowing the leaves. In this case, cut out the leaves and ensure adequate water supply.
Tips
During the summer months you can cultivate the ornamental asparagus in a partially shaded place on the balcony or terrace. Since the plant is not hardy, you should bring it back indoors as soon as temperatures drop below twelve degrees.
