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Asparagus setaceus / 12Cm
Asparagus setaceus
Confirmed format: 12cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Soft, feathery evergreen foliage • Elegant climbing to arching growth habit • Thrives in bright indirect light or light shade • Enjoys humid indoor environments • Adds delicate texture to indoor plant displays
Overview
Asparagus setaceus, commonly known as Asparagus Fern or Lace Fern, is a graceful indoor plant grown for its fine, feathery foliage and airy appearance. Despite its common name, it is not a true fern, but its delicate, lace-like stems bring the same soft texture and lush greenery to interior spaces. Its elegant arching habit makes it an excellent choice for shelves, plant stands, or decorative containers, where its finely divided foliage can be fully appreciated. It complements both contemporary and traditional interiors, adding lightness and natural texture throughout the year.
Why We Love It
The delicate, fern-like foliage creates a soft, elegant effect that contrasts beautifully with plants that have larger leaves. Its graceful habit makes it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to indoor plant collections.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Asparagus setaceus |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Asparagus Fern, Lace Fern |
| Plant Type | Evergreen indoor foliage plant |
| Foliage | Fine, feathery green foliage |
| Growth Habit | Climbing to arching |
| Position | Bright indirect light or light shade |
| Soil | Free-draining houseplant compost |
| Mature Height | Approximately 60–100 cm (up to 1.5–2 m if given support to climb) |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 60–100 cm |
Growing Guide
| Positioning | Position in bright, indirect light for the healthiest growth, although it will tolerate light shade. Avoid prolonged direct midday sun, cold draughts, and direct heat sources such as radiators. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Keep the compost evenly moist without allowing it to become waterlogged. |
| Humidity | Higher humidity helps maintain lush foliage, making this plant well suited to naturally humid rooms or areas where humidity is increased. |
| Feeding | Feed occasionally during the growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. |
| Pruning | Trim back any yellowing or damaged stems to keep the plant looking fresh. |
Perfect For
- Living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices
- Naturally lit bathrooms with good humidity
- Shelves, plant stands, and decorative containers
- Adding fine texture and lightness to indoor plant displays
Good to Know
- Although often called an Asparagus Fern, this plant belongs to the asparagus family and is not a true fern.
- Mature plants may develop small thorns on older stems, so handle with care when repotting or pruning.
Product Information
| Product Title | Asparagus setaceus / 12Cm |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Asparagus setaceus |
| Supplied Format | 12cm Pot |
| Plant Type | Evergreen indoor foliage plant |
| Light Requirements | Bright indirect light or light shade |
| Care Requirements | Requires free-draining compost, consistent moisture without waterlogging, and higher humidity |
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Bright indirect· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 1.0m wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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