would like to ask which of the small potted green plants is the most popular? If Wenzhu is ranked second, no plant dares to be ranked first. The plant size of Asparagus is short, and the pot size is usually 15 to 30 centimeters. The leaves are finely chopped, evergreen all year round, the branches are stretched, and the shape is elegant. It has a strong literati temperament. It is very suitable for placement in study rooms and living rooms to show the taste of the owner.
Asparagus bamboo looks weak, but in fact it has very strong vitality, and most people cannot feed it to death. But it is not so easy to keep Asparagus bamboo beautiful and green. Asparagus plants have certain requirements for the environment's soil, light, moisture, etc. When maintaining asparagus in winter, the key points are "1 more, 1 less, and 1 diligence". Only when all are done well can the asparagus grow into a "little forest".
Asparagus is a typical shade-loving plant. As long as it is exposed to strong light, within half a day, the leaves will be sunburned and appear burnt yellow sun spots. Therefore, in other seasons, flower lovers usually place asparagus in a darker place to avoid strong light.
But after entering winter, the situation is different. Although asparagus likes shade, it does not mean that it does not need light at all. It also needs appropriate light to carry out photosynthesis to absorb energy. The sunlight itself in winter is weak. If you continue to place it in a shady place and the ambient light is too weak, the plants will also turn yellow leaves due to insufficient light.
After winter, it is necessary to add some light to asparagus. The light in winter is very soft, and asparagus can accept some direct light. You can place the flowerpot in a location with direct light in the afternoon or morning and let it sit in the sun for 3 to 4 hours. (Avoiding the midday sun) After receiving sufficient light, the branches and leaves of asparagus will grow more densely, and its cold resistance will also be improved, making it easier to survive the winter.
In winter we need to fertilize Asparagus less. Note that what is said here is "fertilize less", not "no fertilizer" at all. Whether you should fertilize asparagus in winter mainly depends on the indoor temperature.
The optimum growth temperature of asparagus is between 15 and 25 degrees. It likes a warm environment and has poor cold tolerance. Yellow leaves will appear as long as it is below 10 degrees, and it will be frostbitten when it is below 5 degrees. In winter, it needs to be moved into a warm room for insulation and maintenance. If the indoor temperature is between 5 and 15 degrees, asparagus is in a dormant state and stops growing, so there is no need to fertilize. Fertilizing asparagus at this time will not only fail to supplement nutrients for it, but will also increase the burden on the root system and cause fertilizer damage.
If the indoor temperature can reach above 15 degrees and the asparagus can continue to grow, you can add some fertilizer regularly. Take a small amount of solid fertilizers such as decomposed cattle and sheep manure, bean cake fertilizer, and granular organic fertilizer and bury it in the soil and use it every 30 to 40 days. Alternatively, you can use liquid fertilizers such as Huaduoduo No. 1, foliage plant nutrient solution, dilute it with water according to the instructions, and use it once every 15 to 20 days. When fertilizing, be sure to remember to "fertilize less" and not use too much fertilizer. The leaves of asparagus are very small, even thinner than embroidery needles. This kind of leaves are very delicate. As long as the air is slightly drier, they will easily become dehydrated, causing large areas of the leaves to dry out and turn yellow. The air in winter is dry, especially in northern areas. Coupled with heating equipment such as heating and air conditioning, heating will make the air drier. Asparagus is particularly prone to this problem.
If the indoor air is too dry in winter, you need to prepare a watering can. Fill the watering can with clean water every day, and spray the leaves of asparagus with water to moisturize it in the morning and afternoon. Spraying water increases the humidity around the leaves to prevent dry air from damaging the leaves, which can greatly reduce the probability of yellow leaves.