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Asparagus fern care...
If an asparagus fern is especially happy, it may produce small white flowers and berries, but it's really grown for its foliage.
Take care when handling asparagus ferns, as the tiny thorns along the length of the stems on mature plants can scratch.
In fact, it's best to avoid touching the plant too much as it makes the leaves grow brown.
How to care for asparagus fern indoors
All parts of the plant are mildly toxic to humans and pets.
How to grow asparagus ferns
Asparagus ferns are easy to grow, provided they are kept out of direct sunshine, have some humidity and are kept well watered in warm weather.
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Where to grow asparagus ferns
Asparagus ferns do best in bright but indirect light, out of direct sunshine.
They need a minimum temperature of 13°C. Keep away from draughts and radiators. Asparagus setaceus in particular thrives in humidity, so a bright bathroom is the ideal place for it. It also grows very well in a terrarium.
How to plant asparagus ferns
Plant asparagus ferns in soil-based compost, in a pot the same size as the rootball.
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