Bring lush greenery and unique texture to your garden with Asparagus Meyeri Foxtail Fern, an heirloom plant valued for its feathery, trailing foliage and easy-care growth. Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and borders, this hardy plant adds an elegant, cascading effect to any garden space. Its resilient nature makes it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking low-maintenance, decorative greenery.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial fern-like ornamental plant
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Height/Spread: 12 – 24 inches tall, trailing and bushy growth habit
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Foliage: Feathery, foxtail-like, bright green stems
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Hardy, trailing growth, low-maintenance, ornamental foliage, drought-tolerant
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors year-round or outdoors in frost-free conditions.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently but do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 10 – 12 inches apart to allow room for trailing growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; reduce watering once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under optimal temperature and light conditions.
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Care: Provide bright indirect light or partial shade, trim as needed to maintain shape, and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.