Asparagus cochinchinensis

Chinese asparagus

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Tropical climbing vine with tuberous roots and cladode foliage. Produces white flowers and red berries. Popular ornamental and medicinal plant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese asparagus
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Asparagus
Species Cochinchinensis
Origin Southern China, Southeast Asia
Blooming Small white flowers in summer, followed by red berries
Leaf Color Pale to dark green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growth, reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors; partial sun outdoors to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September

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Pruning

Remove dead or yellowed cladodes and control vine spread

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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