02/20/2026
Check out this FERN… The asparagus plumosa ferns are ornamental perennial plants with long, soft leaves that grow like feathery clumps. Asparagus ferns get their name from their fern-like foliage. However, asparagus ferns are in the Asparagaceae family and not classified as true ferns. Asparagus plumosa ferns are also called lace fern, climbing asparagus, asparagus grass, or ferny asparagus.
Asparagus plumosa ferns have the botanical names Asparagus setaceus, Asparagus plumosus, and Protasparagus setaceus. But all these botanical names refer to the same plant which is the common asparagus fern or plumosa fern.
The reason asparagus plumosa ferns are called ferns is because their resemblance to ferns. The feathery foliage of evergreen asparagus ferns is similar to the foliage of real ferns. However, unlike real ferns that are in the class Polypodiopsida, asparagus ferns don’t produce spores. Instead, they produce seeds.
Asparagus plumosa fern leaves are a type of cladode. These leaf-like plant parts are flattened stems that look like a leaf. Without cladodes, asparagus ferns can’t carry out photosynthesis.
Grow asparagus plumosa ferns in fertile, loose, well-draining soil. Water plumosa ferns often enough to prevent the soil from drying out. Increase humidity by misting their fern-like leaves daily. Asparagus ferns prefer dappled shade and are kept away from direct sunlight. Fertilize the potted fern monthly during the growing season.
We have a handful in stock and they would be great as a statement plant in any home!
