How to tend a Asparagus cochinchinensis

Also known as: Asparagopsis sinica Miq., Asparagus gaudichaudianus Kunth, Asparagus insularis Hance, Asparagus lucidus Lindl., Asparagus sinicus (Miq.) C.H.Wright, Melanthium cochinchinense Lour., Asparagus lucidus var. dolichocladus Merr. & Rolfe, Asparagus dauricus var. elongatus Pamp., Asparagus lucidus var. pygmaeus Makino, Asparagus cochinchinensis var. pygmaeus (Makino) Ohwi, Asparagus cochinchinensis var. longifolius F.T.Wang & Tang, Asparagus cochinchinensis var. dolichoclados F.T.Wang & Tang, Asparagus cochinchinensis f. pygmaeus (Makino) Yamashita & M.N.Tamura

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like shade environments, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or special humus soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Liliaceae, Asparagus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, can climb
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period August-October
Flower colors
light green, fruit color red
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