FOXTAIL FERN
Scientific Name: Asparagus aethiopicus
Common Names: Foxtail Fern
Description: This is a popular ornamental plant, not a true fern.
Size: This evergreen shrub can grow 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) tall.
Varieties:
- Sprengeri Fern (Asparagus aethiopicus): The most common variety, featuring cascading green fronds.
- Meyers Asparagus Fern (Asparagus aethiopicus ‘Meyers’): A dwarf variety with shorter, more compact fronds, ideal for smaller spaces.
- Variegated Asparagus Fern (Asparagus aethiopicus ‘Variegatus’): This variety has green fronds with creamy white edges, adding a touch of elegance.
Leaves: Lush, feathery fronds made up of needle-like green cladodes (modified stems that look like leaves).
Flowers: Small, white or insignificant flowers that are not very showy.
Fruit: Small red berries that can be toxic to humans and pets.
Uses: Grown for its beautiful and feathery foliage, popular in hanging baskets and containers.
