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fern asparagus 'Pyramidalis'

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A tender evergreen perennial with a bushy pyramidal upright habit found in woodland edge settings where it can become invasive, also used as a house plant, in container displays and floristry for its decorative foliage. The thorny stems have bristle needle-like leaves that form triangular upright plumes, 16 to 24 inches long, with a dense fern-like feathery quality. It has air-purifying attributes. Although best known for its feathery attractive foliage, it has also small, insignificant, off-white flowers in Spring.

Scientific classification

Species: fern asparagus 'Pyramidalis' (Asparagus setaceus 'Pyramidalis')
Genus: Asparagus
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy · Climbing · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of fern asparagus 'Pyramidalis'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of fern asparagus 'Pyramidalis'

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fern asparagus 'Pyramidalis' care guide

Light frequent misting and watering, avoid fully drying root mass
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Light frequent misting and watering, avoid fully drying root mass

Fertilizing

Very weak foliage liquid feed every four spring and summer weeks

Pruning

Pinch back the tips of stems to keep the shape and to promote density in the foliage. It can be cut back to the ground to regenerate.

Propagation

Propagate by division and by seed.

Growing

As a house plant, it prefers a fertile moisture retentive medium and to be placed away from direct sunlight. Keep away from the sun to achieve a darker shade of green in the foliage. Cut back to soil level if there is a need to regenerate the plant and regularly pinch back to make the plant bushier. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

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