Asparagus densiflorus 'Cwebe'
Asparagus densiflorus Cwebe is a prickly, subtropical foliage plant with a fine structure. This green plant has a compact, more upright growth habit and slightly broader needle-like leaves than other A. densiflorus varieties. On mature A. Cwebe plants, the new foliage has a striking red/coppery color. Asparagus densiflorus is originally found in East and South Africa, where it grows as a perennial in dry to moist, shady forests and savanna scrub. Asparagus densiflorus Cwebe can be used as a shade-loving houseplant or as a foliage filler in cut flower bouquets. It is commonly known as Ornamental Asparagus. Other internationally used names for Asparagus densiflorus Cwebe include: Cwebe asparagus fern; Cwebe emerald fern; Asparagus fern; Cwebe basket asparagus; smaragsiervaring; isiqobola, umgcagcazane, uvelabahleke. Evanthia has Asparagus densiflorus Cwebe starting material available on request, as seeds and young plants from seed. Ask our team for the Asparagus cultivation manual for commercial production. View all Asparagus in the Evanthia assortment.
Properties
Botanical name:
Asparagus densiflorus
Dutch name:
Family:
Asparagaceae
Series:
Product group:
Asparagus
VBN code:
Status:
Product group:
Air purifying
Subtropical
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Young plant from seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Cultivation location:
Plant density:
/ m²
Sowing period:
Cultivation temperature:
Pot size:
cm
Potsize
30-50
cm
Ideal cultivation temperature:
18-20
°C
Growing time to young plant:
10-12
weeks
Growing time from young plant to end product:
16
-
50
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
9-11
Average seeds per kilo:
15000
The information presented here is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered instructions for cultivation. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
