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Asparagus setaceus (Common Asparagus Fern, Plume Fern)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 193453



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Asparagus
Species: Asparagus setaceus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Climber
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
Leaf Shape edit
  • Acicular
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Indoor
  • Shade Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • Can become invasive grown outside in conditions it likes edit | delete
  • Not a true fern edit | delete
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Netty (13946)
Kay (765)
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Other names for this plant:
Asparagus plumosus



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