How to tend a Asparagus aethiopicus
Also known as: Asparagopsis aethiopica Kunth, Asparagopsis lancea (Thunb.) Kunth, Asparagus aculeatus Voss, Asparagus laetus Salisb., Asparagus lanceus Thunb., Asparagus maximus Voss, Protasparagus aethiopicus (L.) Oberm.
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Africa
- Category
- Liliaceae, Asparagus
- Size
- Diameter ⥠15 cm, height ⥠30 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period May-August, fruiting period September-October
- Flower colors
- white, fruit color red
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