Asparagus

(Asparagus fern) Setaceus Plumosus

Feathery, cloud-soft fronds that look as if they were drawn with the finest pen: that's the first thing you'll notice. Those aren't real leaves, by the way. Asparagus setaceus grows tiny, needle-like branchlets (cladodes) in layered tiers, and that's where its delicate, airy look comes from. Picture it on a shelf or plant stand in a bright living room, with the stems arching softly over the edge and catching the light. It brings a light, feathery texture to your urban jungle, right next to bolder, glossier green friends. Give it a little room to spread and it'll fill your corner with a soft green haze.

Bright, indirect light keeps the fronds full and fresh green, so a spot near an east or north-facing window is ideal, while strong midday sun turns them yellow and dry. Water when the top 2 cm of soil feels dry and let any excess drain away, because underneath the soil it stores water in little tubers and doesn't like sitting in a puddle. Those tubers also mean a forgotten watering now and then is no drama. It enjoys humidity and temperatures between 15 and 25 °C, so keep it away from radiators and draughts and give it a light mist now and then to stop the needles dropping. Repot into fresh, airy potting soil every spring, as the tubers fill the pot quickly, and feed lightly once a month from spring till the end of summer. Good to know: the berries it can produce are toxic to cats and dogs, so place it out of nibbling reach.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.