Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengerii'
Asparagus densiflorus Sprengerii is a decorative green plant. Initially, this Asparagus grows upright and later more pendulous, with long stems full of fine, feathery greenery. A. Sprengerii is easy to grow and very suitable as a houseplant and as a garden plant in pots and hanging baskets. A. Sprengeri also does well as foliage filler in cut flower bouquets. Asparagus densiflorus is native to East and South Africa, where it grows as an herbaceous perennial in dry to moist, shady forests and savanna scrub. Asparagus densiflorus Sprengerii is also known as Ornamental Asparagus. Other internationally used names for Asparagus densiflorus Sprengerii include: Sprengeri asparagus fern; Asparagus fern; Sprenger’s asparagus fern. Evanthia has Asparagus densiflorus Sprengerii 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
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
25-60
cm
Ideal cultivation temperature:
18-20
°C
Growing time to young plant:
7-9
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.
