Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Fern

  • Botanical name: Asparagus densiflorus "sprengeri".
  • Features: Arching graceful stems have slender fronds with bright green needle-like foliage. Prune to shape if needed. Attractive feathery foliage.
  • Light: Plant in full sun to shade.
  • Soil and water: Keep soil moist. If plants become too dry they will turn yellow and drop their leaves.
  • Size: Grows 30-61cm (12"-24")) tall and wide.
  • Fertilizer: Incorporate a slow release fertilizer like Osmocote into the soil prior to planting. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer like 20-20-20 on a weekly basis if no slow release is added to the soil.
  • Garden use: Container gardens, hanging baskets and garden beds.
  • Growing tips: Prune to shape if needed.
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