This low-growing evergreen has feathery, upright, bright green, needle-like stems and trailing branches. It’s not a true fern but has fern-like foliage and a dense growth habit, growing two to three feet tall and three to four feet wide. It has a tall, fluffy frond-like appearance. Foxtail fern (Asparagus densiflorus) is a perennial evergreen herb that boasts luscious, fluffy stems of pine needle-like leaves, giving it a plush appearance. A member of the asparagus family, the foxtail fern is in reality not a fern at all, as the plant uses seeds to reproduce, not spores. The feathery plant yields small white flowers that produce eye-catching red berries, a wonderful addition to both outside gardens and indoor houseplant collections. Foxtail fern is also used as greenery in flower arrangements, where it stays fresh for two to three weeks. Do note that all parts of foxtail fern may be toxic to both humans1 and pets2, including the flowers and the berries. Though delicate-looking, foxtail fern is rather hardy. It’s a laidback plant with easy care requirements. All this fern needs is bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Pair this with a healthy amount of room to grow and the occasional trimming of spent stems, and you are going to have a beautifully bushy plant. The foxtail fern has tuberous roots, making it drought-tolerant. (It is rather forgiving if you overlook to water it.) On account of its strong root system, on the other hand, it can choke out smaller, more fragile plants in your garden. When kept in pots, foxtail fern makes a wonderful houseplant and can easily be brought indoors for the winter in colder climates. Plant the outdoor foxtail fern in a moderate shaded area, particularly avoiding hot afternoon sun in the freshest zones. The specimen was potted outside can take gentle morning sun with light shade for the rest of the day. Indoors, locate the foxtail in bright light and even direct morning sun in winter. Provide moisture to plants growing indoors.
1 Foxtail Fern Indoor Plant + 1 Plastic Pot (4 Inch).
A little morning sun is fine, just be sure your plant receives protection in the bright, hot afternoon. Indoors, place foxtail fern in bright, indirect light.
Foxtail fern can handle plenty of soil types, so long as it drains well to avoid root rot.
Foxtail fern has tuberous roots which store water, even when the soil is dry.
Being native to South Africa, foxtail fern thrives in hot and humid weather. For indoor plants, provide a moisture source, such as a pebble tray with water, for ambient humidity.
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