Asparagus umbellatus (Asparagus myriocladus)

Description

Fluffy clouds of bright green leaf-like branchlets make a light and airy appearance of Asparagus umbellatus. With a more upright growing habit, due to its rather thick stems in comparison to other Asparagus species, this species can grow fairly tall if given some support.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50%. Mist daily.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during the growing season (April – September).

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years using a houseplant compost or when roots appear from the bottom of the nursery container.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.