Asparagus Mayeri Plant

Asparagus aethiopicus is native to southern regions of South Africa. Growing asparagus fern is easy. Asparagus belongs to Asparagaceae family. The frilly, feathery asparagus fern plant appears soft and fuzzy. Asparagus aethiopicus, Sprenger’s asparagus, is a plant native to the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces of South Africa.
An ornamental/cousin to the edible Asparagus, Asparagus Mayeri is more commonly used in cut flower arrangements than as a potted plant. It gets its name from the soft, airy fronds that resemble the foliage of the vegetable asparagus plant. This easy-to-care plant can be wonderful when used solo as a calming accent or grouped with other plants to create a lush, natural setting.
Adopting and caring for Asparagus Mayeri
Adopting: Adding a lush, well-grown Asparagus Mayeri to a plant collection is a feeling only a plant parent can understand. At eplants, we bring you display-ready plants with high-quality growth, compact shape, and well-formed leaves.
Locating: It’s best to locate an Asparagus away from a fully sunny spot. They do best in locations with bright indirect light, where their leaves get bushy and the plants get this classy look
Potting: Like most plants, Asparagus needs rich, well-drained soil that has been fortified with organic material. So it is ideal to add good quantities of compost to the potting mix. A blend of coco-peat, compost, and river sand in a 30:50:20 ratio should help the plant to do well. As Asparagus matures, they develop crows or little tubers in their root structure that tend to overcrowd their pots. So if your Asparagus is growing in pots, it is important to check if the potting mixture has been overwhelmed by its roots, and a thinning may be necessary
Watering: A well-grown Asparagus plant does well in humid conditions, so it needs watering and misting daily. While misting, concentrate on wetting its branches as much as its leaves
Fertilising: Since the root structure of an Asparagus tends to overcrowd its potting mixture, these plants need to be fed regularly. Feed them with organic liquid fertiliser once every fortnight. Use the same fertiliser to create a foliar spray and spray at half the strength. If you prefer a chemical fertiliser, do remember to protect the leaves and stem of your Asparagus
Once you acquire an asparagus plant for your garden, it will continue to add beauty to your home for years and years. With minimal care, timely fertilising schedules and regular repotting this species can continue to remain a showpiece plant.
Did you know
While most people would think and call an Asparagus a ‘Fern’; like Lilies, Tulips, or Amaranthus, taxonomically it’s a member of the Lily family.