How to grow and care for Asparagus officinalis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Asparagus officinalis L., Asparagus 'Backlim', White asparagus 'Backlim'
Asparagus officinalis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Water
How to water Asparagus officinalis L.
How often should I water?
check Asparagus officinalis L. Every 14 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Asparagus officinalis L. need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Asparagus officinalis L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Asparagus officinalis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Asparagus officinalis L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Asparagus officinalis L. is a member of Asparagaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Asparagus |
| Species | Asparagus officinalis |
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