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Asparagus and Leatherleaf Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

-
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut away fading foliage
Prune for size control

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Watering Asparagus and Leatherleaf

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Asparagus and Leatherleaf Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Asparagus and Leatherleaf care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Asparagus and Leatherleaf is as follows:

  • Watering Asparagus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Asparagus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Leatherleaf in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Leatherleaf in Winter: Average Water

Asparagus and Leatherleaf Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Asparagus and Leatherleaf diseases is very important factor of Asparagus and Leatherleaf Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Asparagus: Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch and Thripes
  • Leatherleaf: Pests and diseases free and Red blotch

Asparagus and Leatherleaf Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Asparagus and Leatherleaf care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Asparagus and Leatherleaf pruning is done as follows:

  • Asparagus pruning: Cut away fading foliage

  • Leatherleaf pruning: Prune for size control

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Asparagus and Leatherleaf fertilizers are as follows:

  • Asparagus fertilizers: 14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and organic fertlizers
  • Leatherleaf fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Does not require fertilizer once established