Asparagus Fern
Asparagus setaceus
Despite its name, the Asparagus Fern is not a true fern but a sprawling member of the lily family. It thrives beautifully in hanging baskets, offering lush, feathery plumes of bright green that add a soft, elegant touch to any shaded balcony.
Maintenance
Medium
Light Needs
Needs Bright Indirect Sunlight
Water Schedule
Every alternate day
Pot Size
Medium
Care Guide
Keep the soil lightly moist at all times but avoid soggy conditions; they are thirsty plants.
Mist the incredibly delicate foliage daily to maintain the high humidity it craves.
Provide bright, filtered indirect sunlight; direct sun will instantly scorch and yellow the fine needles.
Common Problems & Solutions
Why is the center of my Asparagus fern turning yellow and dropping needles?
Needle drop is a distress signal that the air is drastically too dry or the soil was allowed to completely dry out.
Why are there sharp thorns growing on my feathery fern?
This is a natural characteristic! As the Asparagus Fern matures, it produces sharp, woody thorns on old stems.