Meet the Asparagus Plumosa Fern

two four inch asparagus plumosa ferns in white pots

This lacy beauty is hard to miss. You’ll often find them hanging around retreat. This dark green fern has delicate airy fronds that create a somewhat “fuzzy” appearance. They tend to send off long shoots, and several times in the past we’ve had to unwind them when they “grab on” to something near them. We like to think of them as a friendly plant! Just be careful when handling this fern as it does have thorns to be mindful of. The Asparagus Plumosa Fern has a pretty easy temperament, which makes them great for houseplant pros and novices alike.

These plants that hail from Southern Africa, are also fairly fast growers. So you will be able to enjoy watching it grow before your eyes. Interestingly, the asparagus plumosa fern is actually not a fern at all, but part of the lily family. Typically, ferns are considered safe for cats, dogs, and children. The Asparagus Plumosa Fern, however, is one to avoid. Anything in the lily family is considered toxic, so we recommend keeping it out of reach from curious eaters.

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Quick Tips for the Asparagus Plumosa fern:

  • Keep plant moist
    • Water when the first inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch
    • This plant also enjoys humidity, so you can try a humidifier, or place near a pebble tray to give it an extra boost
  • These plants prefer bright indirect light to medium light
    • Indirect is key with this plant, any direct sunlight and they can be susceptible to burning
    • You also want to make sure not to put this plant in too light of light or it can begin to yellow
  • Use a well draining soil to prevent the plant roots from becoming overly soggy
  • Consider turning your asparagus fern periodically so that it can have nice even growth
  • These plants are considered toxic so you’ll want to keep out of reach of curious eaters

Looking for more? Check out some of our other plant posts on our blog.