Asparagus fern roots

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feliceanne Ceres, CA Sep 06, 2009

I was jumping around looking to find out about what the root of a asparagus fern looks like. When I came across this web site. I could not believe what I saw, I saw the answer but I dont want to be a busy body but I read the conversation between to people, now I only remeber one name TirNaNog that is because I am from the bay area San Ramon and that is right next to Dublin So it is true they (Asparagus fern) have a bulb like thing attached to the root but the roots are taking over. what shall I do with the old roots?

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Sep 06, 2009

If you don't want them to grow back, pull them out, but keep a watchful eye because asparagus ferns also drop seeds
Katrina

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feliceanne Ceres, CA Sep 07, 2009

thank you so much I never saw anything like those odd roots I just know there was a awful lot of them thank you again

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joycerogers0713 Wiggins, MS(Zone 8b) Sep 07, 2009

Hi and welcome to Daves Garden! When I repot my asp. fern I always have my pruners handy and simply clip off some of the long roots, little "bulb like things" and all. It actually helps the plant by engouraging new root growth.

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joycerogers0713 Wiggins, MS(Zone 8b) Sep 07, 2009

P.S. Feel free to read what others have written here in their conversations. That's one reason why we do it - to help each other learn more about the particular subject. You're not being a busy body!

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Jim41 Delhi, LA Sep 07, 2009

The nodules on the roots are supposed to be there. They store energy. One reason the ferns are so hearty.

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dp72 Woodway, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 07, 2009

Those are for storage of water for periods of drought. They aren't desert plants and can die from lack of water, but they can go longer than a lot of plants between waterings because of this.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 09, 2009

Feliceanne, if there were a protocal about adding to a post, it was broken a long time ago. Everyone has has questions and a bunch of folk have answers. If it is a question on the same topic as the thread you are reading, jump on in. If it is about something else, start a new thread....someone will be there to help you.


Welcome to Dave's Garden....there are all kinds of things growing here....grin

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