Stemona tuberosa
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Stemona tuberosa

Stemona

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–32 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–8
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Wild asparagus is indigenous to habitats like forest undergrowth or stony regions, where it is naturally shaded. While its favored sunlight condition is partial sun, it can acclimate to either full sun or complete shade, indicating its flexible and robust characteristic.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–32.2°C

Wild asparagus naturally originates from regions where the temperatures vary between 15 and 32 ℃ (59 to 89.6 °F). It flourishes optimally within this temperature scale. It is recommended to house wild asparagus in a warmer, indoors area during cooler periods.

Ideal temperature: 15–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Typically, Wild asparagus requires only one application of fertilizer in spring, however, you can boost growth by feeding it several times. It should be fed once every thirty to forty-five days. Fertilization improves the look and functionality of the leaves, ensuring steady coloration and a robust texture. Additionally, it promotes root development and nutrient uptake, which contribute to the overall wellbeing of the plant in the long run.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Stemona
Family
Stemonaceae
Hardiness Zone
8
Mature Height
3.96 m
Mature Spread
1 cm to 1 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Green, Red, Brown
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Sri Lanka, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, China

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