Asparagus plumosa - Asparagus Fern
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Asparagus Fern - A Longtime Favorite
Introducing the Asparagus Fern, a versatile and graceful addition to your indoor or outdoor garden! With its delicate, feathery foliage and trailing stems, this fern adds a touch of elegance to any space, whether hanging from a basket or adorning a shelf. Thriving in bright, indirect light and preferring well-draining soil, the Asparagus Fern is easy to care for and adds a lush, tropical vibe to your surroundings. Perfect for adding texture to your landscape or bringing a breath of fresh air indoors, this resilient plant is a must-have for any plant lover.
Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Asparagus plumosa
- Common Name(s): Asparagus fern, Trailing Asparagus fern
- Family: Asparagacea
- Native Range: Tropical Americas, West Indies
Asparagus Fern Care Guide
- Care Level: Easy
- Light: Filtered light, partial shade
- Water: Keep soil moist
- Humidity: High
- Temperature: 70-85F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
- Feeding: Fertilize using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer monthly during spring and summer
- Propagation: Division when repotting
- Growth: Creeping, clumping
- Common Pests: Look out for aphids, fungus gnats
- Toxicity: Keep away from pets and small children
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