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Bridal-creeper Care

Asparagus asparagoides

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What is the plant

Asparagus asparagoides, commonly known as bridal creeper, bridal-veil creeper, gnarboola, smilax or smilax asparagus, is a herbaceous climbing plant of the family Asparagaceae native to eastern and southern Africa.

Asparagus asparagoides, sometimes grown as an ornamental plant, has become a serious environmental weed in Australia and New Zealand. It grows as a herbaceous vine with a scrambling or climbing habit which can reach 3 m (10 ft) in length.[3] It has shiny green leaf-like structures (phylloclades) which are flattened stems rather than true leaves. They measure up to 4 cm long by 2 cm wide. The pendent white flowers appear over winter and spring, from July to September. It is rhizomatous, and bears tubers which reach 6 cm (2.4 in) by 2 cm (1.8 in) in size. Bridal creeper is an aggressive and highly invasive weed that has serious impacts on the environment. It's considered invasive in Australia.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

7b - 10b

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Once established, it is moderately drought resistant but prefers regular watering.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    It is best grown in semi-shade or dappled shade, although it will grow in full shade to full sun.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    The plant is not fussy about soil, but performs best in well-drained, fertile, well-composted soil.

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  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    The plant can be found in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -6.6°C (20°F). It can be grown as annual.

  • Container

    Container

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    This plant can be grown in containers. Choose a pot with enough drainage holes.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    254 people already have this plant 45 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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