Asparagus fern
Asparagus setaceus
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How to care
Asparagus setaceus, commonly known as the Asparagus Fern, is a popular houseplant known for its delicate, feathery foliage. Despite its name, it is not a true fern. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a humid environment. Regular watering is essential, but the soil should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Sun
Size
- Height
- 1.5 m – 2.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 2 – 5
Preferred soil
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Division
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
9a
-6.7°C – -3.9°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
- White
Toxic to
- FruitCatsModerate · Ingestion
- FruitDogsModerate · Ingestion
- FruitHumansMild · Ingestion
- Aerial partsHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Asparagus grass
- Climbing asparagus
- Common asparagus fern
- Ferny asparagus
- Lace fern
Botanical Synonyms
- Asparagopsis setacea
- Asparagus plumosus
- Protasparagus plumosus
- Protasparagus setaceus
Taxonomy
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Asparagus