Asparagus, or asparagus, is one of the most popular indoor plants. Its appearance may differ significantly depending on the species. There are more than 300 species of asparagus. And although all plants of this genus are considered unpretentious, each of the asparagus species requires a special attitude to itself.
Asparagus gustoflower (Asparagus Sprenger)
Blossoms white-pink small flowers, after which the plant gives fruits in the form of small ornamental berries.
Care for Sprenger asparagus:
- Very fond of sunlight, but from direct sunlight it is better to darken;
- It grows actively from spring to autumn, in winter it is not necessary to overfeed the plant in the hope of high growth - during the cold it rests;
- On sunny days it needs to be sprayed, in winter it needs to be watered down.
Asparagus pinnate
This kind of asparagus gives flowers and berries only in a relatively "mature" age, after reaching 10 years.
How to care for asparagus pinnate:
- Asparagus pinnate does not bear direct bright sun rays; half-shade is better for him;
- Resistant to cold - it is recommended to grow even in winter gardens;
- The optimum temperature for the plant is from 12 to 22 ° C;
- Requires moderate watering.
Asparagus asparagus
- A very beautiful shrub that can decorate any greenhouse and give the original sound of a floral composition.
- Care for asparagus asparagus:
- Direct sunlight does not bear well, but in a constant shadow it does not give flowers;
- In the spring and summer requires abundant watering (from the pallet), but in winter, watering must be reduced. Spraying is possible, but not often;
- The temperature of the air should not fall below 12 degrees, otherwise the plant begins to ache and die.
Asparagus crescent
This kind of asparagus does not give either flowers or fruits, but compensates for this shortcoming with its unusual appearance.
How to care for asparagus sickle:
- This kind of asparagus is thermophilic, so the temperature even in winter should not fall below 17 degrees;
- Also, the plant loves moisture, so it should be watered abundantly. Reduce watering only in a short period from November to February, but spraying the plant during the heating season is often necessary;
- Sickle asparagus requires a slight darkening, so it is better not to place it on the sunny side of the apartment.
General features of care
In the care of any aspargus, you must adhere to several basic rules:
- Any asparagus is very fond of fresh air. Therefore, in the warm season, the room where the plant is located must necessarily be ventilated. The best option is to transfer the asparagus to the balcony for the summer.
- Humidity asparagusu does not hurt, especially if the pot is on the battery. Overdried air has a harmful effect on the leaves. If you do not spray the plant in winter, asparagus turns yellow.
- If aspartus dries, then it does not have enough moisture. You should increase watering and continue spraying the plant.
Since asparagus is quite unpretentious in care, it can also be grown outdoors. The roots of asparagus grow very quickly, so it is better not to plant the plants close to each other. But room asparagus is necessary for the same reason to transplant regularly, and it is better to do it in the spring, when the plant is preparing for active growth. In addition, asparagus requires fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers at least once every two weeks.
With proper care, any kind of aspargus will delight its owners with lush greenery, and some species with flowers and beautiful decorative berries.