Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers', an asparagus full of panache

Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers like to keep their substrate moist, but hate to have a soggy root ball. Water when the soil begins to dry on the surface.

Use non-calcareous water, such as rainwater, at room temperature.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers plants need copious watering. Pour in water until the excess runs off through the drainage holes.

Leave your Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers to drain for a few minutes, then put the plant back in its place. Also remove any water stagnating in the saucer or planter. It could rot the roots.

If the air in your home is dry, spray the leaves of your plant with non-calcareous water at room temperature.

In spring, transfer your Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers' to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.

Choose a pot with holes larger than the root ball. Use a plastic pot rather than a terracotta one. This material retains more moisture. Moreover, the plant develops vigorous roots. It is not uncommon for them to break clay containers. Plastic is more resistant.

Pour a layer of potting soil for green plants at the bottom of the pot. Plant your subject in the center and fill in with substrate.

Press down and water generously to remove air bubbles.

Your Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers doesn't like too dry an atmosphere. Place the pot on a dish filled with moist clay balls to improve humidity.

You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.

Apply green plant fertilizer once a month. Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers is not a very greedy variety. Halve the dose recommended by the manufacturer.

Cut back older stems to one or two centimetres from the ground to encourage new branches.

Prune branches to balance shape and maintain a compact habit.

Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.

Choose a well-exposed location, away from direct sunlight.

Dig a hole about 25 centimetres deep. Place a layer of compost at the bottom to enrich the soil. Work the soil to loosen it. If necessary, add sand.

Plant your Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers without burying the crown. Fill in and water to encourage rooting.

If you're building a bed, keep a 50-centimeter spacing between the various specimens.

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

When repotting, divide the plant in two or three. Remove the soil from the roots to better locate the rhizomes. Using a clean knife or serpette, cut the roots. Be careful not to cut the tubers.

Obtain a perforated pot. Fill the bottom with potting soil for green plants.

Plant your cutting and fill with substrate. Tamp and water to remove air bubbles.