Asparagus Fern Plant Care

Asparagus Ferns (Plume, Plumosa, Spencer)

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Asparagus ferns are easy to grow. They have tall upright stalks of dense furry foliage. These stalks can be trained to grow overhanging the sides of a hanging basket. There are many different kinds of these ferns. They are usually used as hanging plants.

Asparagus Fern Plant Care

Light

Keep asparagus ferns in an area with filtered/indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.

Temperature and Humidity

Keep asparagus ferns in a cool and well ventilated area.

Soil

Grow your asparagus ferns in regular potting soil.

Water

Keep soil moist at all times fron spring to fall. Water your asparagus ferns sparingly in winter.

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Fertilizer

Fertilize fully establish asparagus ferns once per month. Do not fertilizer repotted plants during the first two months.

Pest and Diseases

• Asparagus ferns are affected by leaf drop and root knot.


• Leaf drop - Leaves turn brown, wither and fall because room temperature is too high.


• - To treat, set room temperature at about 68 degrees F (43 degrees C) and increase humidity.


• Root knots are enlarged areas on the roots.


• - To treat, separate parts of the plant with healthy roots and replant in sterilized soil.


• Propagation

Propagate your asparagus ferns by dividing the plants and by sowing seeds.