Other Names: Climbing Fern/Lace Fern/Common Asparagus Fern/Asparagus Grass/Climbing asparagus/Ferny Asparagus
Scientific Name: Asparagus Plumosus
Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Asparagus
Native: South America
An ethereal looking, graceful and classy houseplant that will come to good use as a bridal fern or in decorative craft projects. This plant is actually a scrambling perennial herb with tough green stems that extend to several metres in length. For that reason it can be trained to climb a trellis or supporting vine. A low maintenance plant that thrives on bright indirect light.
*Highly rated as an airpurifier when placed indoors.
**Sold in a Small and in a Large size (both in 4" plastic containers).
***All our plants are organically grown without the use of any chemical fertilizers, fungicides or pesticides.
Asparagus Plumosus/Bridal Fern
GROWING: Re-pot in a larger container or grow in-ground to increase root and foliage growth. Grow separately as this plant is quite demanding of soil/water resources. Trim off old, drying leaves from time to time and add this as shredded foliage around your plant to increase humus and soil health.
LIGHT: If growing indoors, place in a bright spot with exposure to ambient light for at least six hours daily. If growing outdoors, place in semi-shade as exposure to strong direct sunlight will burn the leaves of this plant.
WATERING: Daily in summer and thrice a week rest of the year. Allow soil to dry out completely between watering events. Never let its roots sit in stagnant water. If growing indoors, ensure that drip trays are emptied regularly.
FERTILIZING: Our plants are sold in organically enriched, NPK+MagSulf strong, potting mixes that would need no additional soil amendments for at least one year. If re-potting/migrating to a larger container, we recommend the use of Mandy's Farm Foliage Plant Potting Mix or one similar to it.