Plant Care Climbing Asparagus Fern

Climbing Asparagus Fern

About Climbing Asparagus Fern

Climbing Asparagus Fern is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Climbing Asparagus Fern likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

⚠️ Climbing Asparagus Fern is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Taxonomy

Asparagus scandens
Asparagus
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

Also known as

climbing asparagus fern and krulkransie

How to care for Climbing Asparagus Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Climbing Asparagus Fern

Water needs for Climbing Asparagus Fern
0.5 cups
every 9

Climbing Asparagus Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Climbing Asparagus Fern

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Climbing Asparagus Fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Climbing Asparagus Fern: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Climbing Asparagus Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Climbing Asparagus Fern in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Climbing Asparagus Fern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Climbing Asparagus Fern: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Climbing Asparagus Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Climbing Asparagus Fern prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Climbing Asparagus Fern Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Climbing Asparagus Fern may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Climbing Asparagus Fern Light Requirements →

Climbing Asparagus Fern Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Climbing Asparagus Fern is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Climbing Asparagus Fern Toxicity to Cats →

Climbing Asparagus Fern Toxicity to Dogs →

Climbing Asparagus Fern Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Climbing Asparagus Fern doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Climbing Asparagus Fern Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Climbing Asparagus Fern does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Climbing Asparagus Fern →

When and How to Successfully Repot Climbing Asparagus Fern →


💩 Fertilizer

Climbing Asparagus Fern should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Climbing Asparagus Fern →


🌎 Native Region

Climbing Asparagus Fern is native to Europe and Western Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Climbing Asparagus Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Climbing Asparagus Fern, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Climbing Asparagus Fern

Climbing Asparagus Fern

Climbing Asparagus Fern


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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