Asparagus setaceus plumosus nanus
Asparagus setaceus plumosus nanus is a fast-growing climbing plant. This robust, decorative green plant has a soft appearance with small, very fine needle-like leaves. However, the stems can also have thorns. Asparagus setaceus is native to tropical and subtropical parts of eastern and southern Africa, where it grows as a perennial in rainforests and along forest edges. Asparagus setaceus plumosus nanus can be grown as a houseplant and as foliage filler for cut flower bouquets. It is also known as Ornamental Asparagus or Plume Asparagus. Other internationally used names for Asparagus setaceus plumosus nanus include: Plumosa fern; Asparagus fern; Lace fern; Climbing asparagus fern. Evanthia has Asparagus setaceus plumosus nanus starting material available year-round, 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 setaceus plumosus nanus
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
25-30
cm
Ideal cultivation temperature:
18-20
°C
Growing time to young plant:
8-10
weeks
Growing time from young plant to end product:
10
-
24
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
9-11
Average seeds per kilo:
25000
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.
