Hanging Asparagus Fern

Hanging Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Aethiopicus) Botanical name: Asparagus Aethiopicus Also Known as: Foxtail Fern Sprenger’s Asparagus Emerald Feather Climbing Asparagus Asparagus grass Asparagus Fern is a perennial herb plant. They are best at filtering formalde. from the air and improves air quality. Their fragrance can kill bacteria and viruses that linger in the air and filter formalde. as well. Asparagus Aethiopicus an excellent air-purifying plant. In spite of their display and popular name, asparagus ferns are not ferns in the slightest. They have a relation to lilies and belong to the Liliaceae family. Long, arching stems densely covered with short, needle-like leaflets give this plant a delicate appearance. It has a cascading habit that makes it ideal for a hanging basket. Trim off old stems in the spring to make room for new growth and to keep the plant looking neat. Asparagus ferns grow better in a shaded area with indirect sunlight, but they can also tolerate some periods of bright light. Water thoroughly, allowing the soil to dry out a little between waterings. Water sparingly in winter, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely. Furthermore, you can mist the leaves once a day to increase the growth phase indoors. Plant asparagus ferns in pots or containers in loose, well-drained potting soil. Outdoors, plant it in rich, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Feed monthly spring through fall with a balanced house plant fertilizer diluted by half. Mature plants will bloom in summer with small, white-to-pale pink flowers, sometimes followed by clusters of green berries that turn red in the winter. These berries are poisonous if eaten. Florists love the feathery, emerald-green foliage in bouquets. It’s also a popular outdoor container plant in temperate climates. If planted in the ground, asparagus ferns are invasive. The asparagus fern thrives in dappled shade, although it can be acclimated to more light. Keep it out of direct, bright sunlight. Asparagus fern plants are mildly toxic to humans as well as cats and dogs.