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Wonderful Asparagus Fern Sprengeri Garden Plant
A General Description of Asparagus Fern
The Asparagus Fern is a partially erect, dense, fernlike herbaceous perennial evergreen that's in the same plant genus as Asparagus. Despite its appearance and common name, this plant is not a true fern (although it is a cousin of the foxtail fern). It is known to be extremely easy to care for.
This fast growing plant can be identified by its many semi-stiff stems that can reach up to 24" long and that are covered in small thorns and feathery cladodes up to 1" long. Cladodes are needle shaped, evergreen sections of stem that serve the purpose of, and look like leaves. The tiny and fragrant white flowers that this medium sized plant produces over summer give way to small and attractive red berries which fully ripen throughout late summer and early fall.
The History of Asparagus Fern
Asparagus Fern is native to southern Africa. Its export and distribution is a result of its use as an ornamental plant. History has shown that it's got the potential to be quite invasive in warmer climates—something that's made worse by the fact that it's often spread by birds after they eat its seeds.
Toxicity and Risks of Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' is known to be mildly toxic to both people and pets.
Vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain can occur after the ingestion of this plant's sap and/or berries—both of which contain the toxic steroid Sapogenin.
Allergic dermatitis (skin inflammation), swelling of the skin, and blisters can occur after repeated skin exposure to this plant's sap—a problem that is only made worse by its thorns.
Ships to the continental United States only.
No shipping to PR.
PACKAGE
1 x Starter Plant
The Asparagus Fern is a partially erect, dense, fernlike herbaceous perennial evergreen that's in the same plant genus as Asparagus. Despite its appearance and common name, this plant is not a true fern (although it is a cousin of the foxtail fern). It is known to be extremely easy to care for.
This fast growing plant can be identified by its many semi-stiff stems that can reach up to 24" long and that are covered in small thorns and feathery cladodes up to 1" long. Cladodes are needle shaped, evergreen sections of stem that serve the purpose of, and look like leaves. The tiny and fragrant white flowers that this medium sized plant produces over summer give way to small and attractive red berries which fully ripen throughout late summer and early fall.
The History of Asparagus Fern
Asparagus Fern is native to southern Africa. Its export and distribution is a result of its use as an ornamental plant. History has shown that it's got the potential to be quite invasive in warmer climates—something that's made worse by the fact that it's often spread by birds after they eat its seeds.
Toxicity and Risks of Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' is known to be mildly toxic to both people and pets.
Vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain can occur after the ingestion of this plant's sap and/or berries—both of which contain the toxic steroid Sapogenin.
Allergic dermatitis (skin inflammation), swelling of the skin, and blisters can occur after repeated skin exposure to this plant's sap—a problem that is only made worse by its thorns.
Ships to the continental United States only.
No shipping to PR.
PACKAGE
1 x Starter Plant
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