Asparagus Fern: House Plant

Similar to the outdoor version, the asparagus fern house plant's new fronds look just like skinny asparagus shoots. The trailing-to-climbing stems bear numerous tiny, needlelike growths. The occasional white, star-shaped flowers are relatively insignificant, but turn into attractive red to purple berries.

­ The asparagus fern's star-shaped flowers turn into pretty red and purple berries.

The asparagus fern has the annoying habit of losing its needles if mistreated. Let it soak in water; otherwise it will not get enough moisture. You may need a hatchet to divide its thick, woody roots.

Asparagus Fern Quick Facts:

Scientific Name: Asparagus species
Common Name: Asparagus Fern
Light Requirement for Asparagus Fern: Bright Light to Filtered Light
Water Requirement for Asparagus Fern: Evenly Moist
Humidity for Asparagus Fern: Average Home
Temperature for Asparagus Fern: Cool
Fertilizer for Asparagus Fern: Balanced
Potting Mix for Asparagus Fern: All-Purpose
Propagation of Asparagus Fern: Division, Seed
Decorative Use for Asparagus Fern: Hanging Basket, Table
Care Rating for Asparagus Fern: Easy

Want to learn about house plants by type? Try these:

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• Very Easy House Plants
• Easy House Plants
• Demanding House Plants
• Temporary House Plants
• Flowering House Plants
• Climbing or Trailing House Plants
• House Plants with Colorful Foliage
• Fragrant House Plants
  

Learn how to care for house plants:

• Lighting House Plants
• Watering House Plants
• Humidity for House Plants
• Temperature for House Plants
• Fertilizing House Plants
• Potting House Plants
• Grooming House Plants
• Propagating House Plants
• Decorating with House Plants
• Preventing Pests and Diseases in House Plants
• Vacation Care for House Plants
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