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Foxtail Fern
Asparagus aethiopicus 'Meyeri'
The Foxtail Fern has lacy, light foliage making this house plant an attractive addition to any home. Beautiful for use in hanging baskets and containers on balconies and patios.
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Meyer's Asparagus Ferns or Foxtail Ferns find their way into hanging baskets and mixed annual containers for the summer because of their easy-going, tolerant nature. The lush, full foliage fills any container with a solid green color.
Unique feathery, light, bright green foliage is especially attractive as an indoor houseplant.
This fern looks beautiful in hanging baskets or mixed containers because it goes well with any color of foliage or any color flower. It is a popular container plant often used for spiller.
Asparagus Fern Meyeri is happiest with bright, indirect light. Asparagus Fern Meyeri is a fluffy, full fern that keeps bright green-colored foliage. Even though the foliage is thin and needle-like, Asparagus Fern adds a very dense, arching look to planters and mixed containers. Planted solely in hanging baskets, these plants can hold their own. Indoors, these ferns prefer bright, direct light from a windowsill with consistently moist soil.
Foxtail Fern Plants are an excellent choice as a background foliage plant or as part of a centerpiece, as they don't get as large as other houseplants.
| Hardiness Zone: | 9-11 |
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| Mature Height: | 12 to 18 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 10 to 16 Inches |
| Classification: | Green foliage |
| Sunlight: | Bright, indirect light to Full sun (if outdoors) |
| Habit: | Upright to arching, full |
| Flower Color: | Small white flowers outdoors only |
| Foliage: | Green, needle like |
| Soil Condition: | Likes to dry out occasionally |
| Water Requirements: | Does not like to dry out much between watering |
| Uses: | Excellent individually or in a container or hanging basket, inside or out |
How to Care for Foxtail Fern
Read our care instructions straight from our experts to help you care for your new Meyer's Asparagus Fern
What Is The Best Light For Meyer's Asparagus Fern?
Meyer's Asparagus Fern needs bright, indirect light from a windowsill. Northern or eastern facing windows would keep your plant happy. Outside, Asparagus Fern Meyeri can handle anywhere from full shade to full sun. Plants in full sun will require more moisture than plants in the shade.
How Do I Water Meyer's Asparagus Fern?
Meyer's Asparagus Fern likes to stay moist. It does not like to stay or sit in water or get too dry. This plant will tolerate some drought, but may lose some of its needles.
How Do I Fertilize Meyer's Asparagus Fern?
Any type of fertilizer offers nutrients that help plants with the transition to a new environment.
What Is The Best Soil For Meyer's Asparagus Fern?
Meyer's Asparagus Fern needs a very well draining soil, and prefers to have moist conditions. Plants can not stay constantly wet, but do not like to go completely dry either. It's best to use a regular potting mix or a potting mix based in peat moss, which retains moisture. We recommend Espoma Organic Potting Mix for Meyer's Asparagus Fern.
