Asparagus aethiopicus
Asparagus fern, Ground asparagus, Protasparagus aethiopicus, Asparagopsis aethiopica
Asparagus Asparagus
A. aethiopicus - A. aethiopicus is a tender, clump-forming, tuberous, evergreen perennial with upright to arching, finely-divided, bright green leaves and, sporadically, insignificant, white flowers in summer followed by spherical, red fruit.
Asparagus aethiopicus is: Evergreen
Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
Contact with skin may cause rash or allergic reaction. Fruit is poisonous to humans and pets.
White, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Bright-green in All seasons
Scale insects , Mealybugs , Glasshouse red spider mite , Tortrix moth Scale insects , Mealybugs , Glasshouse red spider mite , Tortrix moth
Little to no pruning desired.
Sow seed at 16C in early spring or autumn. Divide tubers in early spring.
Division, Seed
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Asparagus aethiopicus (Asparagus fern) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright, filtered light, shaded from hot sun. Can be moved outdoors in summer. In growth, feed monthly & water freely. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in part shade. Declared a invasive weed in many introduced areas including the United States (Florida), Australia, and New Zealand. Formerly classified as a synonym of A. densiflorus, it is now regarded as a separate species.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Asparagus aethiopicus
Asparagus fern, Ground asparagus, Protasparagus aethiopicus, Asparagopsis aethiopica
Asparagus Asparagus
A. aethiopicus - A. aethiopicus is a tender, clump-forming, tuberous, evergreen perennial with upright to arching, finely-divided, bright green leaves and, sporadically, insignificant, white flowers in summer followed by spherical, red fruit.
South Africa
Evergreen
Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
Contact with skin may cause rash or allergic reaction. Fruit is poisonous to humans and pets.
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White, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Bright-green in All seasons
Scale insects , Mealybugs , Glasshouse red spider mite , Tortrix moth
Little to no pruning desired.
Sow seed at 16C in early spring or autumn. Divide tubers in early spring.
Division, Seed
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Asparagus aethiopicus (Asparagus fern) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright, filtered light, shaded from hot sun. Can be moved outdoors in summer. In growth, feed monthly & water freely. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in part shade. Declared a invasive weed in many introduced areas including the United States (Florida), Australia, and New Zealand. Formerly classified as a synonym of A. densiflorus, it is now regarded as a separate species.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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