MING FERN

Name - Asparagus Retrofractus
(Ming Fern)

Availability - Year Round
Shelf Life - 20 - 24 Days
Colors - Not Applicable

Sold by - Bunches
Stem Count - 5-7stm per bunch
Cases - See Farm Direct Section

Botanical Name : Asparagus retrofractus (A. macowanii)
Common Name : Ming Fern
Product Use : Cut Green/Filler
Pronunciation : as-PAIR-a-gus re-tro-FRAC-tus
Family Roots : Member of the Liliaceae (lily) family.

Native to South Africa.

Family relatives include daylily, hyacinth, tulip, aloe, lily-of-the-valley, star lily, desert-candle, and poker-plant (torch-flower).
Personality : Has tufts of fine, feathery foliage along stems.

Stems to 16 inches, classed as a monocotyledon, leaves mostly parallel veined.

Plant is a herbaceous perennial from tuberous roots.

Ethylene Sensitivity : Low

Care and Handling : Recutting stems is very important for this species. Prior to combining with other flowers and greens, store and display this species in water as the sugar found in most fresh flower food may promote leaf yellowing. Remove bottom leaves if present, recut stems under water and place into water. Treat with a spray (crowning Glory) designed and proven to reduce water loss and/or extend life. Misting with water may also be helpful.

Leaf yellowing and leaf drop are of concern, especially if this species is stored too long and/or allowed to dry out.
Storage Specifics : 36-41 F
Tidbits :Not a true fern.

With over 3000 species, the lily family includes many medicinal and food species in addition to ornamental species.

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