What is asparagus?
Despite its name, the ferns of asparagus is not a real fern, but an edible member of the Lily family, which is closely related to asparagus. Asparagus densiflorus has been grown as a house plant for more than a century. This plant thrives in the shade and can survive dry conditions. In many parts of the world, it has become an invasive species of plants. One of them is Sprenger's asparagus or Sprengeri. The second is Foxtail asparagus fern , known as the cultivar Meyeri.
Asparagus of ferns grow from the matter of roots that have bulbous tubers. These tubers can be a source of new plants. What seems to be leaves are actually Cladodes - thin, flattened stems that grow between 0.12 V (3 mm) and 1 V (2.5 cm) long. Real leaves are actually a small spine. Foxtail Asparagus Fern has strong, bushy stems that grow to 2 to 3 ft (0.6 to 0.9 m), giving it the appearance of the tail of the fox. Sprenger asparagus consists of clusters that hitchhike or form hills of 3 to 6 ft (0.9 to 1.8 m) DLouhé. In summer they produce red berries that are 0.5 V (1.3 cm) across. All parts of the plants are toxic to dogs and cats.
Fern asparagus has been a popular house plant for more than 100 years. Individual plants can be very old and become a family heritage. These types of plants are commonly used as plants on terraces or internal houseplants. Inside, they prefer light light without direct sunlight. The ideal temperatures are 50 to 55 ° F (10 to 12.8 ° C) at night and 68 to 72 ° F (20 to 22.2 ° C) during the day.
plants should be connected by every myek or two. Introduced plants should be fertilized at three to four -month intervals. Ferms should be moved if they are crowded. They can be promoted by a division.
Outside, Sprenger's asparagus is more durable than FoxTail asparagus and rises at temperatures up to 24 ° F (-4 ° C). If the plant noHe often freezes to the ground, can from his tubers. It is through these tubers that ferns can survive drought, but they grow better with regular watering. In areas with cold years, they thrive in the sun, but otherwise they prefer shadow. Plants are perennials in warm climate.
Asparagus of ferns grown in subtropical or tropical gardens may require care to prevent them from leaking into wild or non -domestic areas. Plants are weeds in their native South Africa. They also became invasive in the United States in Florida and Hawaii. Australia and New Zealand are other areas in which cultivation has escaped.