Asparagus fern
Asparagus setaceus · Family Asparagaceae
Also known as: lace fern, asparagus setaceus, climbing asparagus
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A shelf or hanging pot in a bright, humid room.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. Direct sun yellows the fronds.
Watering
Keep the compost moist and mist regularly. Not a true fern.
About the plant
The asparagus fern has fine, feathery stems that look like a fern, but it is related to edible asparagus. It is widely used in flower arrangements for its lightness. It can grow trailing or as a climber.
Origin
Native to southern and eastern Africa, where it grows as a climber in woodland.
What it likes
- Indirect light or partial shade
- Slightly moist compost
- Moderate humidity
What it dislikes
- Direct sun
- Soggy compost
- Very dry air
Did you know?
What look like leaves are actually flattened stems called cladodes, which carry out photosynthesis.
