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Root-bound Asparagus Fern
I had this Asparagus Fern in front of a windowsill for a couple of years. I had it re-potted a few years ago and I knew it had to be repotted again. It hasn't been doing really good and I think this plant does better in the outdoors anyway. So I decided to dump it. When I pull out the plant, I immediately said "Ewww...", it looked like some alien eggs! At first I thought those were some big fat worms. Can someone tell me how the roots got to this stage? I have seen pots that are root bound, but what is this??
October 26th, 2008 - 21:40
Do asperagus ferns have tubers??? It kinda looks like crowded tuber roots! Just guessing. Funny looking, for sure all crowded in like that!
October 26th, 2008 - 23:37
I think that’s normal. If not grown in containers, asparagus ferns send tuberous looking roots out to spread over whatever dirt they can take over.
October 27th, 2008 - 10:02
Yup, that’s totally normal. Weird, but normal.
October 29th, 2008 - 22:18
Thanks for clarifying this for me as this was the first time I’ve seen roots like this.