Light
Bright indirect light suits the fine foliage; avoid intense direct sun.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Lace Fern
Asparagus setaceus
Tropical & indoor plants · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Lace Fern (Asparagus setaceus) has a arching / climbing / erect / spreading growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: acicular. Flower colours recorded: white.
A space where it can thrive
Growth habit: arching, climbing, erect, spreading. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Cindy Christian · Source · CC BY 4.0.
Indoor hanging plant
Growing in a hanging basket
Let its fine sprays arch naturally in filtered light. Keep the mix lightly moist and leave room around the basket for the delicate growth.
Use a container with drainage and a secure support rated for its fully watered weight. Check moisture at the root ball and empty collected drainage water.
Studio basket illustration. Colours, growth, basket size and availability vary.
Hanging basket care referenceBrowse hanging basket plants
Your care routine
Watering
Water regularly from spring through autumn, and less during winter.
Soil & drainage
Suitable textures: High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil reaction: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0).
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.
Humidity
Provide higher humidity.
Through the seasons
Prune unwanted stems back to their base rather than trimming their tips.
Pets & little ones
The source lists medium poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: fruits, sap/juice. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.