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Sprengeri Asparagus Fern

Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

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Sprengeri Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri') at Vandermeer Nursery

Sprengeri Asparagus Fern

Sprengeri Asparagus Fern

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Sprengeri Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri') at Vandermeer Nursery

Sprengeri Asparagus Fern foliage

Sprengeri Asparagus Fern foliage

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  24 inches

Spread:  30 inches

Sunlight:  partial shade  full shade 

Other Names:  Emerald Fern; Basket Asparagus

Description:

Feathery and soft, this variety of asparagus native to South Africa creates great visual interest when massed; flowers are short lived and are hidden behind foliage, therefore not very noticeable; the showy bright red berries each carry one seed

Features & Attributes

Sprengeri Asparagus Fern's attractive tiny needle-like leaves remain light green in colour throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.

This is a dense herbaceous houseplant with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its extremely fine and delicate texture is quite ornamental and should be used to full effect. This plant may benefit from an occasional pruning to look its best.

Planting & Growing

When grown indoors, Sprengeri Asparagus Fern can be expected to grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. This houseplant performs well in both bright or indirect sunlight and strong artificial light, and can therefore be situated in almost any well-lit room or location. It does best in average to evenly moist soil, but will not tolerate standing water. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant.

There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --

 
 
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Characteristics
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Fruit  Foliage Color  Texture 
Ornamental Features

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