Asparagus

IN GENERAL:

- Asparagus belongs to the Asparagaceae family and has 300 species. It originates from South Africa. It does not require too much care, and it brings natural freshness to the space.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE:

- Asparagus does not like direct sun, but a semi-shaded or bright place, and if there is not enough light, the leaves will start to turn yellow and fall. It does best when grown where the branches can spread freely.

The ideal temperature is 16-23 degrees, and in winter it can tolerate a temperature of 5 degrees. He likes fresh air, if there is none, the leaves turn yellow. As for watering in the summer, it is best to water with lukewarm water every third day, the compost should always be moist, and the pot mat should be filled with water because the shoots will be beautiful, strong and lush. In winter, if the temperature is not high in the room where the plant is located, then it is best to water it once a week.

Pruning is necessary when plant leave thin rare branches that are not very decorative. In this case, cut with scissors to maintain the desired shape.

TRANSPLANTING:

- Transplanting is done in the spring when the roots start to emerge from the pot. Since it likes to be cramped, it should not be transplanted into a large pot. It is transplanted into loamy soil, which is loose enough.

PROPAGATION:

-Propagation is best done in the spring by dividing the roots, carefully separating two or three parts. Then when you do that you need to plant them in special pots. When dividing the plant, it is important to take care to separate the part of the root that contains the white tubers that contain the necessary reserve food for the young Asparagus.

DISEASES:

-If Asparagus is attacked by insects, you need to cut off the attacked branches.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

-Cultivation of this plant is not recommended for pets, as it can be poisonous to small animals, dogs and cats.