Growing Non-GMO Asparagus Fern Sprengeri Flower Seeds
Sprengeri Asparagus Fern is popularly sown both indoors and outdoors, and can be kept perennially indoors. Seeds can be sown directly just after the frost or anytime indoors. Germination can be slow. To speed up germination, seeds can be scarified and soaked. To do this, use some sandpaper to lightly rough up the seed coating and then soak in room-temperature water for 24 hours. Generally, plants need lots of water and thrive on the edges of streams and waterfalls in the wild. Bright filtered light and lots of water will result in fast growth and frequent repotting needs.
Transplant the seedlings once they have true leaves and good roots. Asparagus Fern plants rarely bloom and are prized primarily for their foliage. Some foliage dieback is normal and can safely be removed. Fertilize only during the summer. Allow the plant to go dormant during the winter by reducing water and fertilizer. Protect the plants from intense, direct sun for long hours.. In the wintertime, when indoor air can be dry, mist the plants to simulate humidity and prevent dry tips.
Asparagus Fern Sprengeri as a Houseplant
Asparagus Ferns are some of the most vigorous houseplants available. They can add texture and bulk to any planter and play well with other plants or make striking statements when planted in a mass. Although they rarely ever flower indoors, they are perfect for adding an exotic texture and feeling to spaces. Be conscious to put these plants in rooms that are used often and have frequent light. A dark rarely used guest bedroom is a coffin for these tropical beauties. A bright window near a bathroom (or another humid area) is perfect!
Landscape Use of Asparagus Fern Sprengeri
Sprengeri Asparagus Fern complements other tropical plants for low-maintenance commercial and residential landscaping. Use them in seasonal, decorative pots and then overwinter them indoors. If you live in zones 9 to 11, these can stay outside all year round for an exotic look.
About Asparagus Fern Sprengeri Garden Seeds
Asparagus Ferns are very fast growers and should be repotted every one to two years depending on the growth rate. Be consistent with watering, and they will reward you with years and years of beauty.
All parts of this plant are poisonous to animals and humans. Don’t ingest it, and keep it away from cats or dogs who have a propensity for eating foliage.
Asparagus ferns can also be known as emerald ferns, lace fern, asparagus grass, climbing asparagus, foxtail fern, or ferny asparagus.
Asparagus densiflorus, or more commonly known as Sprengeri or Sprenger's Asparagus Fern, is native to the southern regions of Africa, but has since been naturalized throughout the world in many similar climates. The specific name densiflorus quite literally is a reference to the plant's dense and heavily overgrown nature.
Tips From Our Gardeners
”One of my favorite uses of an asparagus fern I have ever seen is at the Tropical Greenhouse on Brigham Young University-Idaho’s campus. They have it sprawling happily over their waterfall feature, and it is captivating."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer
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