Plug Connection
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus "fern" is really fast growing and really tough once established.
They are great in containers and in frost free locations will produce new foliage all year long. They are also marketable as potted house plants and garden plants.
Grown in a 128 cell tray, billed as 125
Order 8 or more weeks in advance of desired ship date.
Order Minimums & Tray Sizes
The minimum Plug Connection order is four total trays (each tray can be a different variety)
A full shipping box contains FOUR 128 cell trays or a combination of 128 and 288 cell trays.
*If you are only ordering 288 cell trays, then FIVE trays will fill a box.
Growing Guides
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| Common Name | Foxtail Fern, Asparagus Fern, Plume Asparagus |
| Genus | Asparagus |
| Species | Densiflorus Sprengeri, Densiflorus Myersii |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Life Cycle | Evergreen / Herbaceous Perennial (in suitable climates) |
| Format | 125-cell plug tray |
| Plug Care | Harden off and plant plugs promptly after arrival. Keep the root medium evenly moist (but not water-soaked) while plugs are in the tray and continue to water regularly after transplant until roots become established. Avoid extended drought or waterlogging in the plug stage to prevent root stress. |
| Netting / Staking | Not required - folliage stems are typically flexible but strong; minimal support is needed unless stems are exceptionally long or in high-wind conditions. |
| Temperature Range |
‘Myersii’ is hardy in USDA Zones 9 to 11 (roots surviving to 20–25°F)
During production, the best practice is to maintain daytime temperatures of 65–85 °F and avoid exposure to cold drafts. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for branching and adequate airflow. In heavier foliage types such as ‘Myersii,’ allow somewhat more space as mature plants are quite full. |
| Soil Preference | Use a well-drained, organic, peat-rich potting medium for best results. Mixture should retain moisture but not stay saturated. If you live in an area where you can plant these in the ground, an organically rich, consistently moist but well drained soil is what you're looking for. |
| Day Length | N/A. Asparagus ferns prefer bright, indirect light or filtered light. Avoid intense direct afternoon sun, as it may scorch foliage. They tolerate part shade and can survive in lower light, though foliage may lighten in color. |
| Pinching | Tip pinching early in production encourages denser growth and increased branching. It's important to regularly thin out older, yellowing stems to maintain a healthy plant appearance and adequate airflow around stems. |
| When to Plant | Plant late spring into early summer when there is absolutely no chance of frost. These plants perform best in a stable environment without intense temperature swings. |
| Harvesting | Harvest mature stems in the morning or early evening, when plants are at their peak hydration. Use snips to cut the tough, woody stem close to the base of the plant/crown. Strip any leaves that will be below the waterline and immediately place cut stem into cool, clean water. |
| Post Harvest Care | Store in the cooler - the use of a floral preservative in the water has been shown to maximize vase life. Stems should last up to two weeks. |
| Diseases / Insects | These plants are quite disease tolerant. Watch for warm climate insect pests that often infest tropical plants such as spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects. These typically do the most damage when the plants are under stress from drought or stagnant conditions. |
| Bailey's Notes | We have had a lot of southern growers asking us for products that would work well for them - this is a foliage for you! Although it can be grown as an annual or as a greenhouse crop in the north, this plant is perfect for growing outdoors in the shade all year round in the south, where the winters don't drop much below freezing. |
| Resources | NA |