Asparagus densiflorus "Sprengeri" & Asparagus setaceus
Posted: July 15th, 2013, 5:28 am
| Botanical Name | Asparagus densiflorus |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Local Name in Urdu | Not available |
| Common Name | Asparagus fern |
| Life Cycle | Evergreen |
| Cultivar Name | NA |
| Fragrant or Not | No |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | spreading or trailing plant with delicate appearance |
| Height | Trailing, spreads horizontally |
| Spacing | NA |
| Flowering Months | Ocassional blooming throughout the year |
| Flower Color | Very small white flowers |
| Growing Areas | Warm areas |
| Frost Tender | Yes, but recovers after frost |
| Exposure | Semi shade, avoid direct sunlight |
| Soil pH | Tolerant |
| Propagation | Seeds |
| Uses | Ornamental foliage |
| Other Details | Asparagus fern is not a true fern but it is related to the family of Asparagus. This plant is NOT edible, despite its similar name as edible asparagus which is Asparagus offincinalis. Some botanists place it in the lily family. Although asparagus is not native to Pakistan, but it is a common household plant now. This plant is used in hanging baskets, in pots or in rock gardens. It bears small white flowers followed by red coloured fruits. None of them are conspicuous. What is attractive is its very delicate bright green foliage. Keep in mind that it has very small thorns. Like all common foliage plants, it is a trouble free easy to maintain plant. Image by M. Munir |
photo by farhan ahmad.
