Asparagus fern grow and care – herbaceous‎ of the genus Asparagus also known as Asparagus aethiopicus or Foxtail fern, Asparagus fern perennial evergreen used as cut flower, ornamental, ground cover and drought tolerant plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean or tropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Asparagus fern plant leaves
Leaves color green in needle shape fern like.
Flower fragrant color white with 6 petals and yellow stamens, flowers small and grow in the end of the stems.
Fruit not edible the color red and round shape ~0.5cm.
Asparagus fern for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Asparagus fern growing and care:
More than -5C, moist soil
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction? No, but easy to start with
Difficulties or problems when growing: Invasive
Planting season: Spring, summer
Pests and diseases: Gall
Pruning season: Autumn / Winter
How to prune: Just for design and control the growth
Size of the plant? 30-60 cm 12-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season: Spring, summer, autumn
General information about the flower White fragrant flowers with 6 petals and yellow stamens, flowers small and grow in the end of the stems
