Asparagus fern

This subtropical relative of edible garden asparagus is in the lily family, but its needlelike foliage give it an appearance resembling a fern. Its stems shoot upward and outward, making it an excellent plant for hanging baskets. Give asparagus fern medium to bright indoor light and keep the soil uniformly moist. Plants sometimes develop small red berries, which are poisonous, so keep the berries away from children and pets.

Plant Type:

Annual, Indoor Plant

Plant Height:

18 inches to 3 feet tall

Plant Width:

18 inches to 3 feet wide

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Foxtail fern

(Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers') has dense, bottle-brushlike stems that grow more upright. It makes a better tabletop plant than hanging basket.
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Plumose fern

(Asparagus setaceus) looks the most like a true fern. The spreading layered stems are covered with soft, tiny needles. Older stems can grow several feet long. Cut them back to promote denser growth.
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Sprengeri asparagus fern

(Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'), the most widely available variety, has arching stems with 1-inch-long dark green needles.
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