How many species of ornamental asparagus are there?
In the natural home of ornamental asparagus, Africa, around three hundred different species are known that are optimally adapted to their respective location.
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| Art | description |
|---|---|
| Shiny-leaved ornamental asparagus or asparagus asparagus (Asparagus asparadgoides) | It is a climbing plant with about three centimeters large, leathery false leaves. They anchor themselves wherever they find support, stably. |
| Asparagus ansparagoides "Myrtifolius" | Popular subspecies of this climbing plant. However, it forms significantly smaller leaves and grows less quickly. |
| Asparagos densiflorus | A very original species that is not often found anymore. The diverse breeds with the attractively feathered foliage go back to them. |
| Asparagus densiflorus "Myersii" | Thrives upright and forms fox-tailed fronds that can be up to two feet long. This ornamental plant is also sold under the name “Mayer's ornamental asparagus”. |
| Asparagus densiflorus "Sprengen" | This is probably the best-known variety of ornamental asparagus. This plant has up to one meter long, gently drooping shoots that are covered with needles up to one to three centimeters long. The three of them arise from a knot. It looks very nice when you cultivate this ornamental asparagus in a hanging basket. |
| Asparagus densiflorus "Sprengen Nanus" | A dwarf form with filigree, delicate leaves. It is well suited for confined spaces. |
| Asparagus densiflorus "Sprengen Robustus" | Very vigorous and robust. This ornamental asparagus does not take offense even when it comes to heavy cuts. |
| Asparagus falcatus | Forms a short trunk from which branched, stiff, upright leaf shoots grow. |
| Asparagus plumosus (Asparagus setaceus "Plumosus") | Has quite firm stems. The pseudo-leaves form a small crown, which the plant looks like a fern works. This is why this variety is also sold as "fern asparagus" in the trade. There is also a small species of this ornamental asparagus, Asparagus setaceus "Nanus", which is often used for planters. |
Tips
All ornamental asparagus species need a light location. Direct sunlight should be avoided, however, as the intensely green false leaves turn ugly in strong sunlight.
