Information About Asparagus Ferns

Asparagus fern is an evergreen perennial with upright or long, trailing branches covered with tiny, thin leaves, which give it a bushy, feathery, fluffy appearance. The plants can have small flowers or berries. Native to Africa, asparagus fern also goes by these aliases: emerald fern, emerald feather, and lace fern.

How do you take care of asparagus ferns?
Does asparagus fern like sun or shade?
How much water does an asparagus fern need?
Should I mist asparagus fern?
Why do asparagus ferns turn yellow?
Can you eat asparagus after it ferns?
Does asparagus fern clean the air?
Do asparagus ferns need a lot of water?
Are asparagus ferns poisonous?
How do you make asparagus fern bushy?

How do you take care of asparagus ferns?

Asparagus setaceus Care & Info Guide

Light: Bright, indirect sunlight. ...
Water: Keep well-watered, but do not allow to stand in water. ...
Temperature: Normal warm household temperatures. ...
Humidity: Mist to improve humidity when grown indoors.
Feed: Feed with a weak solution during the growing season.

Does asparagus fern like sun or shade?

Asparagus ferns are adaptable and will grow in full sun to shade. Their foliage, however, tends to look somewhat yellow when grown in full sun. Their growth and color tend to be better if they receive some shade for part of the day.

How much water does an asparagus fern need?

Water potted plants regularly to keep the soil moist. Water garden plants once or twice a week, so the soil doesn't dry completely. Asparagus ferns are moderately drought tolerant, but they will grow at a slower rate without sufficient moisture, notes the University of Florida.

Should I mist asparagus fern?

Mist the plant daily, focusing on the arching stems. If the plant appears to be turning brown and droopy, it likely needs more water. While the asparagus fern can dry out to the point of appearing dead, it likely isn't. Warmer, humid air and daily misting will help revive it.

Why do asparagus ferns turn yellow?

Light. Although asparagus ferns can tolerate some sun, full (all-day) sun -- or direct, afternoon sun -- causes the foliage to turn yellow. Dense shade also causes the leaves and stems to turn yellow. ... This means filtered sun or bright, indirect light for asparagus ferns.

Can you eat asparagus after it ferns?

That's not the case with asparagus, so don't be tempted to cut back the overgrown asparagus plant as it opens up and begins to fern. Its culinary value is just about nil, and you'll be weakening the plant.

Does asparagus fern clean the air?

Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus) The plant's abundant greenery scrubs toxins right out of the air. Meantime, the elegant spikes will perk up a room in the dead of winter. Don't eat the berries, which can irritate the intestines; the plant can be toxic to pets.

Do asparagus ferns need a lot of water?

They may not look it but an asparagus fern is a thirsty plant and they will drink a lot more water than other houseplants. ... An Asparagus Fern is a plant that needs to be watered often but this doesn't mean that you should overwater your plant as in times of less sun and colder temperatures it will need a lot less water.

Are asparagus ferns poisonous?

Asparagus fern (also called emerald feather, emerald fern, sprengeri fern, plumosa fern, and lace fern) is toxic to dogs and cats. The toxic agent in this plant is sapogenin—a steroid found in a variety of plants. If a dog or cat ingests the berries of this plant, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain can occur.

How do you make asparagus fern bushy?

Get your bypass pruners out to fix an asparagus fern with bare stems.

Spray the blades of your pruning tools with household antiseptic cleaner. ...
Cut your asparagus fern to the ground in early spring every three years to keep the plant full from base to tip.