Asparagus densiflorus meyerii
Asparagus densiflorus meyerii, also known as A. Myersii, A. meyeri or A. Myers, is an elegant, subtropical plant. This bushy Asparagus has a compact, upright growth habit and long, plume-like stems that resemble foxtails. The leaves are bright green and needle-like. Asparagus densiflorus is native to East and South Africa, where it grows as a perennial in dry to moist, shady forests and savanna scrub. Asparagus densiflorus meyerii can be used as a houseplant and garden plant. It is well-suited for hanging pots and is also beautiful as foliage filler in cut flower bouquets. Asparagus densiflorus meyerii is known as Foxtail Fern. Other internationally used names for Asparagus densiflorus meyerii include: Cat’s tail fern, Foxtail fern; Asparagus fern; Plume asparagus. Evanthia has Asparagus densiflorus meyerii 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 densiflorus meyerii
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
30-60
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.
