• Plant Position: indoor



• Soil Type: well draining , porous
• Common Diseases: root rot , blight
• Common Pests: scale , aphids , mealybugs , whitefly , mites , fungus gnats
• Watering Needs: moderate: anytime between weekly to fortnightly
• Shade Requirements: yes
• Lighting Requirements: average light: 50% - 75% of daily sun
• Pet Child Friendly: no
• Air Purifying: yes

• Scientific Name: asapragus

How do you take care of an Asparagus?

Location:

It is best to position the Asparagus in a spot with indirect sunlight. He likes this very much! Will the plant get too much light? Then its leaves may start to burn.

Watering:

It is best to give the Asparagus a little water every week. Be careful about the amount of water you give. The plant should not have wet feet all the time. In that case, the Asparagus can develop root rot.

Plant nutrition:

It is not necessary to feed the Asparagus. Especially if you have a small variant Asparagus plant. This is because the Asparagus uses little nutrition. However, it can be a good idea to give the Asparagus diluted plant food every fortnight during the growing season. The growing season is from spring until the end of summer.

Repotting:

Repotting the Asparagus is not necessary every year. However, we do recommend that you buy a larger flowerpot for the plant every two years. It is best to choose a flowerpot that is at least 20% larger than its predecessor. This will give your Asparagus more room to grow and the plant will receive new nutrients.

Air-purifying:

The Asparagus is an air-purifying plant. However, the plant's air-purifying function is so minimal that you will not immediately notice it. Still, a nice advantage of such a fragile plant!

Is an Asparagus toxic?

Asparagus can indeed be poisonous to humans and animals. It is therefore wise to be careful when the plant is near children and pets.

Diseases and peculiarities:

The Asparagus is not vulnerable to diseases and pests. However, mourning flies and root rot can always occur. Although this is usually due to negligent care.

Frequently asked questions about the Asparagus:

Does an Asparagus belong to the fern family?

No, the Asparagus doesn't belong to the fern family. Although the Asparagus looks very much like a fern, it certainly is not. The Asparagus belongs to the Asparagaceae (Asparagus family).

Why does my Asparagus get yellow leaves?

If the Asparagus gets too much sunlight, the leaves may turn yellow. In this case, move the plant to a location with less sunlight.

How large can the Asparagus get?

The Asparagus can grow to a maximum height of 2 meters indoors. Please note that the plants grow very slowly.