Asparagus Fern
Herb latin name: Asparagus Fern,Asparagus Fern Extract
Latin name: Asparagus setaceus
Synonyms: Asparagus plumosus, Protasparagus setaceusAsparagus plumosus, Protasparagus setaceus
Family: Asparagaceae
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Mainly found in moist forests from Southern Cape province to Natal and north to Malawi. Propagation of Asparagus Fern: Seed - prHabitat of the herb: the herb: Mainly found in moist forests from Southern Cape province to Natal and north to Malawi.
Propagation of Asparagus Fern: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring or as soon as the seed is ripe in early autumn in a greenhouse. It usually germinates in 3 - 6 weeks at 25℃. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a sunny position in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division in early spring as the plant comes into growth.
Cultivation of the herb: Mainly found in moist forests from Southern Cape province to Natal and north to Malawi.
Medicinal use of Asparagus Fern: None known
Known hazards of Asparagus setaceus: None known
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