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Clare_CA
(Zone 10b)
February 04, 2005
09:47 AM Post #1272531
| Ming Fern
Asparagus macowanii
Asparagus macowanii with branches tied upright.
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/93320/
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la101781
Marstons Mills, MA
March 01, 2005
08:54 PM Post #1315496
| Hi. I have two ming ferns and in the winter have them in a window that receives morning to early afternoon sun. In the summer they are kepy on the deck where they receive more sunlight. The problem I am having now is some of the foilage is turning yellow. However, they are still sending out new shoots. Is this a natural pattern with the ming fern (yellowing of needles.)? What might I be doing wrong? Yours is a beauty.
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Clare_CA
(Zone 10b)
March 02, 2005
01:24 AM Post #1315830
| The container that I had this Ming Fern in was very small, and I didn't realize that these plants get to be huge trees, and I let the fern get very, very rootbound. I believe this lack of water caused some branches to yellow and die. I have since repotted to a larger pot. Your fern might be getting too dry in the house and possibly too dry in its container. I would water a little more frequently and mist whenever possible. My plant is in full shade, but it can be grown in part sun. |
christmascactus
March 02, 2005
01:45 AM Post #1315845
| Clare,your ming fern is beautiful.I have never seen one before.
I love how you have it in your pretty planter but will you put it in the ground,if it gets larger? |
Clare_CA
(Zone 10b)
March 02, 2005
12:44 PM Post #1316370
| Hi Christmascactus, I did repot it from this container shown in the picture, and it was so very rootbound that I had to cut roots just to get it out. The roots are very fat and fleshy. Yes, I think it will have to go in the ground when it gets larger because I have no room for another container tree. |
christmascactus
March 02, 2005
02:20 PM Post #1316568
| I know the fern in this picture would be too large-but wonder if you could bonsai one of your Ming ferns? Just a thought. |
Clare_CA
(Zone 10b)
March 02, 2005
03:06 PM Post #1316638
| CC, this is the only one I have. Actually, I removed so many of the roots on this one when I repotted it, that it will probably remain stunted for a little while anyway. I don't know if these make good bonsai plants or not. The roots are thick and fleshy so I would guess that it would not do well in a small pot and would eventually break the pot as the roots expanded. |
christmascactus
March 03, 2005
09:08 PM Post #1319098
| I guess I never realized a fern could have such huge roots.
I just know you fern is beautiful. |
Clare_CA
(Zone 10b)
March 04, 2005
02:15 PM Post #1320177
| Thanks, CC! Actually, this Ming Fern has "fern" in its common name but is not actually related to ferns. It is the member of the Asparagus Family, which have the fleshy roots. |
christmascactus
March 05, 2005
07:15 AM Post #1321154
| Thanks Clare for the information-I will look it up & learn more about your beautiful plant. |
la101781
Marstons Mills, MA
March 06, 2005
09:20 PM Post #1323967
| Hi Clare. Sorry it took me so long to reply and thank you for your input about my ming ferns. I am new to Dave's and I am just getting started. You were so kind to respond so promptly. Thanks again. |
Clare_CA
(Zone 10b)
March 06, 2005
09:37 PM Post #1324006
| La101781, no problem at all and welcome to Dave's!
For everyone who is interested in this plant, I'll keep my eyes peeled for it when I visit online nurseries, and I'll post here if I find it.
Thanks for all your kind comments. |
