Asparagus Fern. A lovely foliage houseplant with graceful fern-like feathery foliage. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. 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 nanus
A lovely foliage houseplant with graceful fern-like feathery foliage
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Asparagus |
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Species | plumosus |
Varietry | nanus |
Common Name | Asparagus Fern |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade, Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Asparagaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
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 |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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