Humidity levels remain high, particularly during the early part of the day. In Mexico City in the Mexican highlands it is very dry in December, with very agreeable temperatures ranging from 21Â°C (69.8Â°F) maximum during the day to 6Â°C (42.8Â°F) at night.
The common name asparagus derives from the Greek asparagos (and originally the Persian asparag) meaning sprout or shoot, referring to the succulent shoot tips (spears) that emerge in spring. The specific epithet officinalis means âof the dispensaryâ in Latin, alluding to the medicinal properties of the plant.ultivation. Asparagus is a perennial plant and can live for up to twenty years; it benefits from good soil preparation before planting. Removal of all weeds is essential as this will be extremely difficult once the crop has been planted.
Asparagus fern, Asparagus densiflorus. Asparagus fern is a South African native which is not a fern, but is related to the edible asparagus. The bright green, ferny foliage of this tender perennial makes it a nice houseplant and a good counterpoint to brightly colored flowers in an outdoor seasonal planting.To learn more about this plant, read this article... Asparagus fern is a sprawling shrub native to coastal southeastern South Africa.Despite the common name, it is not a true fern, but is in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) or the lily family (Liliaceae, which includes plants such as amaryllis, daylilies, hosta, and tulips) depending on the classification system used.he bright green, ferny foliage of this tender perennial makes it a nice houseplant and a good counterpoint to brightly colored flowers in an outdoor seasonal planting. To learn more about this plant, read this article... Asparagus fern is a sprawling shrub native to coastal southeastern South Africa.