Classification: Foliage house plant
House Plant Group: Bushy plant / Climbers & Trailers/ Herringbone plant / Spiny-stemmed plant (depending on the variety)
Character: easy to grow
Safe for pets? Yes
Varieties:
- Asparagus asparagoides (Smilax)
- Asparagus densiflorus sprengeri (Asparagus fern – Emerald fern)
- Asparagus falcatus (Sicklethorn)
- Asparagus meyeri (Plume asparagus – Foxtail fern)
- Asparagus plumosus (Asparagus setaceus – Asparagus fern)
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Average warmth
- Light: Can adapt to bright or semi-shady conditions. Keep away from direct sunlight
- Water: Water regularly
- Repotting: Repot every yearly with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertiliser: Serbajadi Plant Food Organic Plus 23 Growing Fertilisers (750gm)
Plant issues:
- Yellowing foliage, brown-edged or scorched. Leaf drop: Too much sun or not enough watering
- Yellowing foliage, no scorch. Leaf drop: Too hot or not enough light
- Plant death: Root rot
Pests:
- Mealy bugs: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Spider mites: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength. Attack water-stressed plants, so regularly watering (but not over-watering) will prevent attacks
- Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Scales: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Thrips: Spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
