This fluffy plant is as soft to the touch as it looks. The specialized leaves ‘cladodes give the plant a full and fluffed look. Younger plants are bushier and resemble a miniature forest, as the plant matures it sends out tendrils for climbing.

Ferns love humidity and require indirect to medium light. If the plant is exposed to bright light, the leaves will become scorched.

Grow Pot Size: 2
Overall Height Including Grow Pot: 4-6
Plant Care Level:Medium

Key Benefits

Ferns are known for their air-purifying properties.

Fern Asparagus Care Tips

• Other Common Names: Lace Fern, Climbing Asparagus
• Binomial Name: Asparagus setaceus
• Care Level:Medium
• Light: Bright indirect or filtered light
• Water: Allow top 2 to dry
• Pet Friendly: No

The Fern Asparagus Story

Where is it from?
South Africa

Who is the Fern Asparagus?
The Fern Asparagus is a very fluffy fern and resembles an asparagus plume.

Good For You!
Ferns are natural air purifying plants and have been documented at removing pollutants and toxins from the air such as formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.

Is the Fern Asparagus the right plant for me?

Ferns are known to be tricky and hard to care for. Keep the soil slightly moist. Water thoroughly and drain any excess water. Follow a monthly fertilizing schedule when the plant is actively growing. In most cases, this is in the spring and summer. Use a balanced fertilizer – this means a ratio of NPK that is all the same.

Pet Friendly: Yes, we love a good pet-friendly fern!

Location Suggestions: Ferns enjoy evenly damp soil and high humidity. This makes them excellent bathroom and kitchen plants.