Asparagus plumosus is native to Southern Africa, and is grown elsewhere as an ornamental plant. Asparagus is a scrambling perennial herb with tough green stems, which may reach several meters in length. The leaves are actually leaf-like cladodes up to 7 mm long by 0.1 mm in diameter, which arise in clumps of up to 15 from the stem, making a fine, soft green fern-like foliage. Occurring from spring to autumn, the small greenish-white bell-shaped flowers are 0.4 cm long, and are followed by small green berries, which blacken with maturity.

Perfect to grow indoors as tropical houseplant or in a greenhouse.

SOWING:

Sow: February - June

Season: Perennial 

Height: 20 - 30 inch

Bloom Season: June - August

Bloom Color: White and pale pink 

Environment: Full sun to partial shade 

Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.6 to 7.5 

Temperature: 22C / 75F 

Average Germ Time: 21 - 35 days 

Light Required: Yes 

Depth: Do not cover 

Plant Spacing: 36 inches 

Pre-soak seeds for 48h