Asparagus densiflorus meyerii
Asparagus densiflorus meyerii, a.k.a. A.'Myersii', A. meyeri or A. Myers, is elegant subtropical evergreen. This bushy foliage plant has a compact, upright habit and long, plume-like stems, resembling foxtails. The leaves are bright green and needle-like. Asparagus densiflorus is native to eastern and South Africa, where it grows as a perennial shrub in dry to moist, shady forests and savanna bushes. Asparagus densiflorus meyerii can be used as an ornamental houseplant and garden plant in pots an hanging baskets or as filler foliage in cut flower bouquets. It is commonly known as Cat’s tail fern, Foxtail fern; Asparagus fern or Plume asparagus. Evanthia has Asparagus densiflorus meyerii starting material available all year round, as seed and young plants from seed. Ask our team for the Asparagus cultivation manual for commercial production. Check out all Asparagus in the Evanthia range.
Properties
Botanical name:
Asparagus densiflorus meyerii
Family:
Asparagaceae
Series name:
Product group:
Asparagus
VBN code:
Status:
Product group:
Airpurifying
Subtropical
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Young plant from seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Growing location:
Plant density:
/m2
Sowing period:
Growing temperature:
Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
30-60
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
18-20
°C
Growing time to young plant:
10-12
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
16
-
50
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
9-11
Average number of seeds per kilo:
15000
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
