| Asparagus
Fern (Asparagus setaceus/
Asparagus plumosus) |
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Other common Names |
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Plumosa
fern, Emerald fern, Emerald feather |
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Light |
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High |
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Care
level
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Easy |
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Water |
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Allow
to dry out between waterings |
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Humidity |
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Average |
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Temperature |
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Average |
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Propagation Method |
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By
division or seeds |
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Common Problems |
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Spider
mites |
| Decoration
Tips |
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Can
be used in hanging basket or as tabletop plant
(note: to keep plant looking its best, be
sure to trim off dead fronds) |
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Varities: |
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Asparagus
densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ |
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Description |
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| Featured
variety: Asparagus
Plumosa |
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Despite
its common name, the Asparagus fern
is not a fern at all, but is actually
a relative of the asparagus vegetable.
This plant features very fine needles
on multiple stems. In optimum light
conditions, the Asparagus fern will
produce small white flowers.
Warning: Use care when handling this houseplant
as its stems contain sharp thorns.
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| Related Links & INFO |
Charles asked
on June 2005:
Is there anything I can do
about the plants as far as when its stems/leaves
grow to big for a certain housing? I am
interested in trimming if down a little
can this be done?
We replied:
If your plant has gotten too large, one
thing that can be done is to divide the
plant. For this, basically you would unpot
the plant and then divide it into smaller
sections, keeping the roots of each section
as intact as possible. This would also
enable you to propagate your plant into
more plants for yourself or others.
If it is a specific frond
that has grown too big, you could trim
it off at the base as well.
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