Asparagus Fern. A lovely foliage houseplant with graceful fern-like feathery foliage. Mature plants will climb. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August to September. Partial shade and Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Asparagus plumosus
A lovely foliage houseplant with graceful fern-like feathery foliage. Mature plants will climb
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Asparagus |
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Species | plumosus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Asparagus Fern |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade, Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Asparagaceae |
Spread | 80cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Climbing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | black |
Fruits When | August, September |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Cut flower, Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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