How to tend a Asparagus setaceus

Also known as: Asparagopsis setacea Kunth, Asparagus asiaticus var. amharicus Pic.Serm., Asparagus lujae De Wild., Asparagus plumosus Baker, Asparagus plumosus var. tenuissimus auct., Asparagus zanzibaricus Baker, Protasparagus setaceus (Kunth) Oberm., Protasparagus plumosus (Baker) Oberm.

Watering

Not resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Resistant to shade, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Peat mixed with coarse sand soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once or twice monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Asparagaceae, Asparagus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers, white flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color tender green
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