Asparagus Fern
Common Name: Asparagus Fern
Species Name: Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’
Family Name: Liliaceae
Examples of Asparagus Fern Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South Africa |
| Sun Preference | Medium Light |
| Problems | Needles turn yellow and drop if over-watered or placed under insufficient light; sensitive to some insecticides |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 10 feet
- Plant Width: 3 feet
- Leaves: Cladophylls to 1.5 centimeters, usually flat, linear, in whorles of three
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Floral Characteristics
- Borne in axillary racemes
- Bright red fruit
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| pH | Neutral |
| Minimum Temperature | Intermediate |
| Notes | Most commonly used as a hanging basket or as a massing in larger areas |