How to propagate: Asparagus

The Asparagus is not a real Fern, but it has the appearance of a Fern and requires similar care.

The method for propagation is exactly the same for an Asparagus as for a Fern.

Supplies

  • Asparagus
  • Scissors or knife
  • Disinfectant
  • Decorative pot with fresh potting soil
  • Old towel

Propagating an Asparagus in 4 steps

Step 1: Disinfect

First clean the knife you might be using.

Keep the knife under hot water and clean them well. This prevents you from unnecessarily transferring bacteria during the propagation.

Do you happen to have disinfectant or pure alcohol? Disinfect the tools after using hot water. Let's get away with those bacteria and fungi!

Step 2: Dig out the plant

Lay down the old towel first.

Then remove the plant from its decorative pot. Put the plant on a towel, so you can reduce the mess. Shake the plant so that the old potting soil comes loose.

Step 3: Take cuttings

Think about how many cuttings you would like to have first.

Then carefully tear the plant apart in the requested amout. It is important that the cuttings have their own roots.

Isn’t tearing easy? Then take the knife and cut the root ball apart.

Step 4: Taking care of the cutting

When you've got your cuttings you can repot them in your own pot. Make sure you use fresh potting soil. Fresh potting soil contains nutrients that the cuttings need to become stronger.

Place the cuttings in a spot with indirect sunlight, and keep the soil slightly moist. With an Asparagus it is also important to spray the leaves well with a plant sprayer.

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