Asparagus Fern Asparagus Setaceus is a pretty, delicate feathery fern that looks great on shelves and tables.
* Feathery fronds. Although called a fern, it is not actually a real fern, and is part of the lily family, and native to southern Africa.
* Grows well in a terrarium glass bottle.
* The plant likes humidity, so it is a good idea to spray the leaves with a mister, or grow it in the bathroom. Medium watering, so no too much, but don't let it get really dry. Winter it needs a bit less watering. Keep in a room at least 13c.
* When mature the stems have small thorns, so wear gloves when handling. Also, mildly toxic to pets and humans, so keep out of reach from young children.
* Height when mature - well over 30 cm and become multi stemmed.
1 seedlings/plug plants that is ready to be planted in a plant pot.
Plants are approximately 4cm to 8cm
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Sent in a letterbox friendly box that can be put through your door.
Sent 1st class post. Plant is sent bareroot in damp paper.
As soon as they arrive open carefully, and plant them in compost in a pot. Then give it a good watering to help it recover from its journey.
Feed with houseplant fertiliser occasionally, to support healthy leaf growth.
Asparagus fern seedling - Gardenis
Image - Creative commons Wiki - Mature Asparagus Fern - Forest & Kim Starr.
