- Foxtail fern
Botanical name: asparagus aethiopicus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 3 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring, summer
Hardy zone: zones 8 – 10
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: takes about 3 growing seasons to reach maturity
Pruning instructions: trim diseased or withered leaves as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for shade gardens
Light needs: 4 hours of sun a day
Special features: great for air purification
Watering instructions: water when the top half inch of soil had dried out
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-1010 in the early spring after the last frost of the season
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: begonias, hostas, jade
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
