What family does Asparagus belong to? Is the soil acidic or alkaline?

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1. What family of plants is it?

2. Do you prefer acidic or alkaline soil?

3. Maintenance methods

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It is an Asparagaceae plant and is a climbing plant. If grown in a natural environment, it can grow to 3-6m, while in potted cultivation it will be lower. Asparagus has many slender branches, and leaf-like branches are usually in clusters every 10-13. It likes acidic soil when growing, and plants will not grow well in alkaline soil. During the curing period, it can be grown in a semi-shady place. Watering should keep the soil moist and the temperature should be controlled at around 15℃-25℃.

1. What family of plants is it?

1. What family of plants does it belong to

Asparagus is a plant of the Asparagaceae family. It is also called cloud pine, asparagus, and cloud bamboo. It is a climbing plant. Grown in a natural environment, it can usually grow to a height of 3-6m, and even lower in potted culture. Asparagus plants have many branches and are very slender. The leaf-like branches are usually in clusters every 10-13. The place of origin is eastern and southern South Africa. It is now distributed in many regions in China and is widely cultivated.

2. Do you like acidic or alkaline soil

Asparagus is a plant that likes acidic soil. It is usually better to use slightly acidic soil and avoid using alkaline soil. The soil also has good loosening ability and good drainage. Otherwise, if water accumulates in the soil, the root system will be damaged. When raising at home, garden soil, leaf mold soil and river sand can be mixed. After the soil is prepared, some decomposed livestock manure can be added as base fertilizer.

3. Maintenance methods

< p>1. Light: During maintenance, you can keep it in a semi-shady place, and usually keep it in a place with scattered light. Asparagus bamboo cannot be exposed to the sun. In winter, it can be exposed to the sun all day long.

2. Moisture: Watering is different in different climate environments. In spring and autumn, watering is usually done every 3-5 days, while in summer, watering can be done every other day. Watering should be reasonable and moist soil will be more conducive to its growth.

3. Temperature: It is suitable to grow in a warm environment, and the optimal maintenance temperature is around 15℃-25℃. The best maintenance temperature in winter is above 10℃, and in summer it should be controlled below 32℃.

2. Do you prefer acidic or alkaline soil?

3. Maintenance methods

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