Will Wenzhu bloom?
Among the many leaf-viewing plants, Wenzhu is deeply loved for its slender and elegant branches and leaves. However, many plant lovers have found that the asparagus that has been maintained for many years seems to have never shown its flower appearance. Does this green plant from Africa have the ability to blossom and bear fruit? What special maintenance conditions do its flowers and fruits need? Let us uncover this plant mystery from a scientific perspective. Analysis of flowering characteristics of asparagus bamboo. Flowering period and flower type characteristics After professional cultivation and observation, asparagus bamboo does have the ability to bloom. In natural environments, it usually blooms from September to October, and in warm areas it may extend until November to December. Its flowers are only 4-5 mm in diameter, and five white flowers wrap around the pale yellow stamens, which is particularly beautiful and refined against the green feathered leaves. Difficulties in family maintenance and flowering Most family potted plants are difficult to bloom mainly due to three factors: 1. Plants are underage: They need to be maintained continuously for 4-5 years to reach reproductive maturity. 2. Imbalanced light regulation: 4 hours of soft scattered light per day 3. Lack of nutritional reserves: Regular application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flower bud differentiation. Key elements of fruit development. Successful pollinated flowers will produce berry-like fruits, which are greenish at the beginning and turn purple-black after 3-4 months of ripening. The fruit with a diameter of about 6-7 mm contains 1-3 seeds, which is an important organ for sexual reproduction of asparagus. Manual pollination techniques When cultivating indoors, a soft brush can be used to gently sweep the flower center to help pollination. The best operation time is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when the pistil mucus secretes strongly, which can effectively improve the setting rate. Key points for scientific maintenance during the flower and fruit period. The light temperature control system maintains the ideal temperature range of 15-25 ° C, and cooperates with 60% sunshade net to adjust the light intensity. In winter, double insulation measures need to be taken to avoid falling flowers and fruits caused by temperatures below 10℃. The precise management of water and fertilizer adopts the "see dry and wet" watering method, combined with special nutrient solution for flowers and fruits twice a month (N-P-K ratio is 3-8-5). Pay special attention to applying organic seaweed fertilizer after flowering to supplement trace elements.
Through systematic environmental control, it is entirely possible for Wenzhu to show a complete life cycle. It is recommended that enthusiasts establish a maintenance log, record data such as temperature, humidity, and fertilization cycle, and gradually grasp the reproductive laws of the plants. When star-dotted white flowers bloom between the slender branches and leaves, this surprise from the plant kingdom will be the best reward for patient maintenance.