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Asparagus Asparagus, also known as cloud pine, asparagus asparagus, and cloud bamboo, is a perennial evergreen vine. Leaf plant, famous ornamental plant. Asparagus plumosus Baker is a plant of the genus Asparagus in the Liliaceae family. Its roots are used as medicine. It has the effect of treating acute bronchitis and relieving coughs, and has the function of moisturizing the lungs. It is mainly used for potted foliage and is also an important leaf cutting material.

Latin scientific name: Asparagus setaceus

Alternate names: Cloud pine, Asparagus asparagus, Cloud bamboo

Kingdom: Plant kingdom

Phylum : Angiosperm

Class: Monocotyledon

Order: Liliales

Family: Liliaceae

Genus: Asparagus Genus

Contents

The functions and efficacy of asparagus

Origin distribution

Ecological characteristics

Asparagus flower language

Ecological habits

Plastic methods

Propagation methods

Cultivation management

Cultivation techniques

Dwarfing Methods

Disease and Pest Control

Causes of Yellowing of Asparagus Asparagus Leaves

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Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Five Key Points for Asparagus Asparagus Maintenance The Function and Efficacy of Asparagus Asparagus

Origin Distribution

Ecological Characteristics

Asparagus Flower Language

Ecological Habits

Plastic Methods

Propagation Methods

Cultivation Management

Cultivation Technology and Maintenance Pay attention to dwarfing methods, disease and pest control, reasons for the yellowing of asparagus leaves, and the traditional Chinese medicine of asparagus. Introduction to the five key points of asparagus maintenance. Edit this paragraph. The functions and effects of asparagus

The functions of asparagus: Katana pine, Asparagus spinosa, and Cloud bamboo are perennial evergreen vines and foliage plants, and are famous ornamental plants. Asparagus is a plant of the genus Asparagus in the Liliaceae family. Its roots are used as medicine. It has the effect of treating acute bronchitis and relieving coughs, and has the function of moisturizing the lungs. It is mainly used for potted foliage and is also an important leaf cutting material. Asparagus can not only improve cultural accomplishment, but also have a certain regulating effect on people with liver disease, mental depression, and low mood. In addition to absorbing harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and chlorine at night, asparagus can also secrete It emits bacteria-killing gas and reduces the occurrence of infectious diseases such as colds, typhoid, laryngitis, etc., which is of great benefit to human health. Efficacy of asparagus: Nature and flavor: bitter, cold. Indications: Cooling blood and detoxifying, diuretic and treating stranguria. Usage and dosage: Oral administration: 5-8 qian of asparagus, decoct in water and add rock sugar. Identification of medicinal materials: Character identification: roots are slender, Slightly fleshy, 15-24cm long, 3-4mm in diameter. The surface is yellowish white, with wrinkles of varying depths and slender roots. The texture is relatively flexible, not easy to break, and the cross section is yellowish white. The smell is slightly fragrant and the taste is bitter. Attached Recipe: ① To treat stagnation of heat and hemoptysis: five to eight qian of asparagus. Stew with boiling water and rock sugar and take. ②Treatment of stranguria: one or two asparagus bamboo. Add water to boil, take half a bowl, and take it twice a day. (The following nature and flavor are from "Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine") Origin of the name: Asparagus Potted Plant

Asparagus means "elegant bamboo". In fact, it is not bamboo, just because its leaves are soft and green all year round,

Asparagus photo collection (20 photos) The branches are knotted like bamboo, and the posture is elegant and unrestrained, so it is named asparagus. Its leaf-like branches are slender and beautiful, densely growing like feathers, with layers of green clouds, elegant plant shape and unique charm. It is deeply loved by people and is a famous indoor foliage flower. The best age for viewing Asparagus trees is in the 1st to 3rd years. During this period, the plants have luxuriant branches and leaves and are in good shape. But even a small plant that has only grown for a few months can form a very ideal composition with several scattered branches and leaves, and the shape is also very beautiful.

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Asparagus is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in my country. Actual picture of asparagus in Yibin, Sichuan

It can be seen on large bluestones in Pingshan County. It can also be seen on large bluestones in crop fields and on relatively dry soil ridges.

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A collection of photos of asparagus bonsai (10 photos), fleshy, soft and bushy stems, and the elongated stems are climbing; the green leaves you usually see are not The actual picture of asparagus bamboo

is a real leaf, but a leaf-like branch. The real leaf degenerates into a scale-like shape, light brown, and is born at the base of the leaf-like branch; the leaf-like branches are slender and clustered, in the shape of Triangular, horizontally spreading feathers; leaf-like branches each have 6-13 branchlets, branchlets 3-6 mm long, green. The scales on the main stem are mostly spiny, like pine needles, delicate and beautiful. Flowers are small, bisexual, white-green. l - 3 flowers on short stalks, blooming in spring. The berries are spherical, purple-black when mature, and have 1-3 seeds.

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The flower language of asparagus: symbolizing eternity, the pure heart of a friend will never change. Among wedding flowers, it is a symbol of happy and sweet marriage and everlasting love.

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Asparagus is native to South Africa and is now cultivated in many parts of the world. It likes a warm, humid and semi-shady environment, is intolerant of severe cold, drought, and avoids direct sunlight. Suitable for well-drained sandy loam rich in humus. The suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃, and the overwintering temperature is 5℃.

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With the improvement of living standards, people’s taste of the living environment is also getting higher and higher. Bamboo leaves are beautiful in shape, elegant and refined. They are often placed in pots on bookshelves, desks, and coffee tables to beautify the room. However, due to its rapid growth, its small and beautiful appearance often does not last long, so it must be reshaped. The plastic surgery methods are now introduced as follows: 1. Pot control method: The size ratio of the flower pot to the plant should be 1:3, which can limit the growth of the root system and keep the plant size unchanged. 2. Remove the growing points: When the new buds grow to 2-3 cm, remove the growing points, which can promote the regeneration of branches and leaves on the stems, and control them from growing vines, so that the branches and leaves will grow flat and the plant shape will continue to be plump. 3. Utilize the phototaxis of asparagus: timely rotating the direction of the flowerpot can correct the growth shape of branches and leaves and keep the plant shape unchanged. Asparagus bonsai

4. Object covering method: use cardboard to press the branches and leaves or block the sun, so that when the branches and leaves are growing, they will turn or bend when they encounter objects to block them, thereby achieving the shape of the shape. Purpose. 5. Comprehensive application of several modeling methods: (1) Tower type: Choose 2-3 tall and tall and beautiful stems as the main peak, remove each growing point on the stem, and set the plant height at 30-35 cm. The remaining branches and new stems should not be higher than the main peak. For new shoots, the thickness of the stem will determine whether to remove the growing point. If the stem is thicker than the stem of the main peak, it should be picked. If it is thinner than the main peak, there is no need to pick it and let it grow. At the same time, it is necessary to use physical shading and its own phototaxis to continuously adjust the plant shape. (2) Double-clump type: Plant two asparagus trees in a pot, one high and one low. The taller one is about 30 cm and the lower one is about 18 cm. During the growth period, it can be shaped like a tower-type asparagus. (3) Natural style: Based on the naturally growing plant type of asparagus, basic methods such as removing growing points, covering with objects and utilizing its phototaxis are still used to stretch the branches and leaves and give people a natural beauty. It should be noted that the shaping of asparagus must be combined with the control of fertilizer and water. That is, when the room temperature is 15--18℃, water it once a week to keep the pot soil moist (it is better to press it with your fingers). Apply no or less fertilizer.

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Asparagus can be sown and divided. The seeds mature gradually from December to April of the following year, and the mature berries are purple-red. When the fruit changes color, harvest the seeds in time, remove the seed coat, and dry the seeds in the sun. Then sow them on a substrate mixed with equal amounts of river sand and leaf mold soil, cover with soil (not too thick), water it thoroughly, and keep it moist. It can germinate in about a month at a temperature of 20-30°C. When the seedlings are more than 5 cm tall, they can be transplanted into small pots. - Generally, 3-5-year-old plants grow densely and can be propagated by division. Division is usually carried out in spring. Use a sharp knife to divide the clustered stems and roots into 2-3 clusters, so that each cluster contains 3-5 buds, and then plant them in pots respectively. Try to damage the root system as little as possible when dividing the plants, and pay attention to moisturizing and shading after dividing the plants. 1. The berries of asparagus propagated by sowing mature gradually in winter. The berries are ready for harvest when they turn purple-black. After the berries are harvested, rub off the outer pericarp and remove the seeds. After rinsing, the seeds can be sown. If the room temperature is lower than 15°C, you should wait until the spring warms up before sowing. During this period, you should hide and sow in the sand. Indoor pot sowing is the main method. Generally, sow on demand in shallow pots, with a distance of two centimeters between grains. The covering soil should not be too deep and should be soaked in water before use. Cover with glass or film to reduce water evaporation, keep the pot soil moist, and place it in a sunny place. After sowing, the temperature should be kept at about 20°C. Germination will take place in 25 to 30 days. At 15°C to 18°C, it will take 30 to 40 days to germinate. When the seedlings grow to 3 cm to 4 cm high, they can be divided. transplant. 2. Propagation by division is carried out when changing pots in spring. Pull out the roots without damaging the roots too much. Depending on the size of the plant, choose to plant it in a pot or on the ground. After planting, water thoroughly and place in semi-shady place or row shade. Watering should be properly controlled in the future, otherwise it will easily cause yellow leaves.

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Asparagus potted plants commonly use a mixture of 1 part humus soil, 2 parts garden soil and 1 part river sand as the substrate. When planting, add a small amount of decomposed livestock manure. Basal fertilizer, the most critical issue in its cultivation and management is watering. If you water too much, it will easily cause root rot and the leaves will fall off; if you water too little and the pot soil is too dry, it will easily cause the leaf tips to turn yellow and the leaves will fall off. Therefore, it is necessary to properly control the amount of watering at ordinary times, so that it is not dry or watered, watered immediately, and the pot soil is always kept moist. In hot weather, in addition to watering the pot soil, you must also spray water on the leaves frequently to increase the air humidity; after winter, the amount of watering can be appropriately reduced. During the growth period, apply thin liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month. Avoid applying concentrated fertilizer, otherwise it will cause the branches and leaves to turn yellow. When the plant is finalized, the amount of fertilizer can be reduced to avoid excessive growth and affecting the beauty of the plant. Pay attention to appropriate pruning and shaping. It is suitable to grow in a semi-shady and ventilated environment. Proper shading should be paid attention to, especially in summer and autumn, direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent the leaves from withering and turning yellow. For indoor cultivation, it is better to place it in a place with a certain amount of diffuse light.

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The key to asparagus management is watering. Watering too often and too much can cause branches and leaves to turn yellow, poor growth, and root rot. The amount of watering should be adjusted according to the growth conditions of the plants and the season. In winter, spring and autumn, watering should be properly controlled. Generally, watering should be done when the surface of the pot soil is dry. If it is difficult to control the amount of water, you can also alternate between small and large amounts of water. That is, after 3 to 5 times of small watering, pour water once to keep the top and bottom of the pot soil moist without much water.

Watering should be done morning and evening in summer, and there is no problem if the amount of water is slightly larger. The pot soil should be watered only when it is dry. During the growth period, water should be fully irrigated, but not too much, otherwise the roots will easily rot. The water should penetrate into the soil quickly without water accumulation on the soil surface. Watering should be reduced after late autumn. During the growth period, organic fertilizer, such as decomposed cake fertilizer and water, can be applied every 20 days. It should be placed in a warmer indoor place in winter. Although asparagus does not like fertilizer very much, more nutrients should be added when potted, especially for plants that are to be reserved for planting. When fertilizing asparagus, thin fertilizer should be applied frequently and thick fertilizer should be avoided. During the growing season, decomposed organic liquid fertilizer is generally applied every 15 to 20 days. Asparagus prefers slightly acidic soil. Therefore, it can be combined with fertilization and appropriate application of some alum fertilizer and water to improve soil pH. Asparagus should be overwintered indoors. In winter, the room temperature should be kept at about 10°C and given sufficient light. It can be moved outdoors for maintenance after April next year. When Asparagus is planted on the ground, its branches and leaves are lush and new vines grow rapidly. It must be erected in time to facilitate ventilation and light transmission. Properly prune dead branches and old vines to encourage new vines to sprout. Apply bone meal or superphosphate once before flowering to increase the seed setting rate. As Asparagus for cutting branches, when harvesting, branches whose length meets the market requirements are selected and cut from the root. Every 20 branches are bundled and put on the market. Generally, the price in winter is more than 20% higher than that in summer and autumn. 1. Planting: Plant in spring or repot and change soil. Mostly use potted plants. The fleshy fibrous roots have strict requirements on the soil during the growth process. The potted plants use culture soil that is fully mixed with leaf mold soil and a small amount of fine sand. The soil requires good ventilation and drainage. Change the potting soil once a year. Replace the pot with a larger one when the roots fill the pot. When changing the pot, cut off the outer fibrous roots, remove part of the old pot soil, and add new fertilizer. As the plants grow and become taller, supports should be installed. 2. Temperature and light: Asparagus should be maintained indoors in winter, and the room temperature should be kept above 10°C. Frost damage is likely to occur below 5°C. In southern my country, it can survive the winter outdoors. The optimum temperature for growth is 15-25°C. If the temperature is 32°C, the growth will stop and the leaves will turn yellow. If exposed to direct sunlight, in addition to causing the leaves to turn yellow, they will also appear scorched. Poor ventilation will not only cause a large number of leaves to fall, but also will not be strong. Therefore, asparagus should be displayed indoors or under a shade shed, but it cannot be shaded for a long time and should be placed in a bright place indoors. In late autumn and winter, it should be placed close to a south window to get more sunlight. 3． Watering and fertilizing Asparagus should be fully watered during the growth period and the pot soil should always be kept moist. However, watering should not be excessive, let alone water accumulation, otherwise it will easily cause root rot, leaf fall, and reduce the ornamental value. Watering should be reduced after autumn. During the growth period, thin fertilizer containing ammonia and phosphorus should be applied 1-2 times a month to promote luxuriant branches and leaves. Other liquid fertilizers can also be used. It should be noted that do not apply too much fertilizer during the flowering period. You can apply liquid fertilizer twice in May-June and September-October. The amount of watering should be flexibly controlled according to the size of the plant, and the principle is to see dryness and wetness. When the branches of the plant grow long, they should be tied up in a timely manner and properly shaped and pruned to keep the plant neat and beautiful.

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First, prevent excessive sunlight and should be placed in semi-shade. Although asparagus likes warmth, its leaf tips are prone to withering under strong light. The second is to prevent too much or too little watering. Although asparagus likes moisture, it should avoid being too wet. If the pot soil is too wet and the drainage is not smooth, the roots will rot. Watering too little or not watering will cause the leaves to fall off due to large evaporation and low absorption of asparagus. The third is to prevent the pollution of harmful gases. Asparagus prefers a clean and well-ventilated environment. If it is stimulated by harmful gases such as smoke, gas, pesticides, etc., the leaves will turn yellow, curl up, and even die. The tall and beautiful asparagus bamboo

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The stems of asparagus are climbing. If they are allowed to grow up to several meters high, they will lose their lightness. The measures to dwarf asparagus are: 1. For young plants, do not apply too much fertilizer during the vigorous growth seasons of spring and summer. Generally, fertilizing once a month is enough. The amount of fertilizer cannot be too large, and the principle of lightness must be mastered. For old plants, it is best to apply less or no fertilizer. You only need to use the opportunity of changing pots to fill the bottom of the pot with fresh soil or apply a small amount of fertilizer. In this way, both young and old plants can maintain stable growth. 2. Pay attention to regular pruning. Asparagus grows quickly, so you need to thin out old branches and dead stems at any time to keep it low and low. At the same time, cut off overgrown branches in time to keep them tall, beautiful, dense and green. 3． Use dwarf asparagus varieties. The stems of dwarf asparagus have no vines and can remain small and exquisite. 4． Use chemical dwarfing method. When the new seedlings grow to a height of 10 cm, foliar spraying with paclobutrazol diluted 1000 times can effectively control their growth height and increase their ornamental value and viewing time. 5. When the asparagus reaches the seedling stage of the finished product, you can also use an appropriate amount of chlormequat or Sanxi to spray the leaves for a long time, which will also have a better ornamental effect.

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Asparagus is a perennial creeping permanent green herbaceous flower. In some places, it is called cloud bamboo, pine mountain grass and cloud bamboo mountain grass. Although asparagus has the characteristics of being evergreen for many years, if it is not properly maintained, its branches and leaves will often turn yellow, which will affect the ornamental effect. Why do asparagus leaves turn yellow? According to the author's practice of caring for asparagus, the reasons are probably as follows: First, if the asparagus is placed near a fire for a long time, not only the whole branches and leaves will turn yellow and fall off, but the stems will also dry up. Second, if the asparagus is placed adjacent to the TV, the leaf tips will gradually dry up. Third, if exposed to strong light for too long, the plants will first stagnate, and then the leaves will yellow and fall. The fourth is to neglect watering, or only water the surface pot soil. The roots do not absorb enough water, and the stems and leaves slowly turn yellow.

The fifth is excessive watering, which causes the roots to rot and then the stems and leaves to wither. Sixth, improper fertilization. The concentration is too high or the application of immature fertilizers can easily cause the seedlings to dry out. If the fertilizer is not applied for a long time, it will also lose fertilizer and turn yellow. Seventh, if placed in a shaded environment for a long time, the plant will grow weak and turn yellow. Eighth, it suffers from freezing damage, causing branches and leaves to wither and turn yellow. In order to keep Asparagus bamboo fresh and beautiful, the following maintenance measures should be taken to prevent yellowing of stems and leaves: 1. Regulate fertilizer and water. It is not necessary to fertilize too frequently during the growth period of asparagus. Generally, it is only suitable to topdress in spring and autumn. Apply thin decomposed manure or low-concentration compound fertilizer solution, or apply rice water or soybean juice water every 10 to 15 days. It is not suitable to fertilize in high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter. Fertilization should be controlled not to be excessive, but not too late. Watering should be done when it is dry, and when it is dry, water it thoroughly once, so that no water will remain on the pot surface. Dust on the leaves should be regularly sprayed with water to remove dust. 2. Proper placement. Asparagus prefers a slightly humid environment with half shade and half sun. First, avoid exposure to the sun, but stay in a place where the sun can be seen; second, feel the air circulation; third, keep away from stoves and TV sets; fourth, keep warm, and keep the room temperature at no lower than 5℃. If the room temperature is between 0℃ and 4℃, use a plastic cover to keep out the cold. 3. Timely plastic surgery. Asparagus is easy to grow in clusters. First, when changing pots and adding soil, it is necessary to prune old fibrous roots and smooth out excess stems and leaves to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients and play the role of root and leaf protection; second, cut off local yellow leaves; third, correct If the stems and leaves are withered and yellow at the same time, they should be cut off together.

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(1) Excessive light and direct sunlight can easily cause the leaves to turn yellow. (2) Improper watering. Asparagus likes moisture but is afraid of waterlogging. It should be cultivated in sandy soil that is breathable and water-permeable. (3) Insufficient fertilization: Asparagus does not like fertilizer. If it is too much fertilizer, it will be prone to stripping. However, if it is not fertilized for a long time, it will also cause a lack of nutrients. Very dilute decomposed fertilizer should be poured every half month, and attention should be paid to watering and loosening the soil in time after fertilization. (4) Improper fertilization. If raw fertilizer is applied or fertilization is too concentrated, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off. At this time, the pot soil should be rinsed with water to dilute it in time, or the soil should be replaced immediately to save it. (5) Poor winter management. In winter, it should be placed indoors in a sunny place, and the room temperature should be kept within the range of 8-12 degrees. Long-term shading and room temperature below 8 degrees will cause the leaves to turn yellow. (6) Smoke pollution: Asparagus is most afraid of smoke and harmful gases. It should be placed in a well-ventilated place for maintenance to avoid pollution. You should also spray water on the leaves more frequently to wash away dust. (7) Insect pests When indoor asparagus is extensively managed, it is easy to suffer from pests. The more serious damage is caused by red spider mites, whose symptoms are that the leaves and branches are wrapped in white silk nets, and the leaves and branches are dry and yellow. Spider mites are tiny and reproduce quickly. Once discovered, they should be dewormed manually or chemically in time, and severely damaged branches and leaves should be pruned.