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Asparagus setaceus (Common Asparagus Fern, Plume Fern)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 193453

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Liliales Family: Liliaceae Genus: Asparagus Species: Asparagus setaceus

Common Names add Common Asparagus Fern edit | delete Plume Fern edit | delete Plant Types edit Climber Evergreen Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit   Flowering Start edit Summer   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light   Leaf Shape edit Acicular   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Hanging Basket Flower Arranging/Drying Indoor Shade Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Can become invasive grown outside in conditions it likes edit | delete Not a true fern edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Asparagus plumosus



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