Asparagus Fern - Foxtail

There are so many varieties of Asparagus Ferns. All are sturdy plants that can add a touch of bright green to a landscaped garden or can be grown in pots - especially hanging pots - to liven up a sparse patio or balcony. They grow in full sunlight or partial shade. Most have globular root nodes that store water - and therefore they can survive a couple of days without watering.

Propagation is easy with root nodes separated from the mother plant. Some varieties also have tiny flowers that produce bright red berries with seeds which can then be used for propagation. The Foxtail Asparagus Fern shown here has a much denser but shorter leaf structure compared to the common variety and is more attractive.

Watch out for aphids and ant attacks - they tend to concentrate near the roots and therefore avoid detection until too late.