[Arid_gardener] Asparagus fern

[Olin Miller]

I would prune and repot.  Do not remove root nodules.   Hold off fertilizer 
until you see new growth.  Then use a balanced time release fertilizer 
(Osmocote) or a wettable powder (Miracle Gro) at half strength and at half 
the recommended frequency on the box.

For more information on care see

http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/factsheets/pottedplants/spaspgsfrn.html

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Doodle/Ella" <eswalsh3152 at cox.net>
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Asparagus fern


>I have several large urns with asparagus ferns. Some of them have dead
> areas; all have been in the pots for many years. Would you suggest pruning
> them back close to the dirt to rejuvenate them? What, if any, fertilizer
> should be used?