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Asparagus Ferns #349255 Oct 26th, 2011 at 02:39 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill OP OP Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Asparagus Ferns Protasparagus How to Grow and Care for Asparagus Ferns

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349256 Oct 26th, 2011 at 05:37 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Lovely pictures. This another plant, all kinds, that I grow outdoors because they make easy care ground covers. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Asparagus Ferns Tina #349266 Oct 26th, 2011 at 09:37 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Lucky you Tina, Ours would be dead ground covers..........I like them all. Something ifferent. Thanks Mr Bill for the show. dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349279 Oct 26th, 2011 at 10:02 PM Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 2 Guelph, ON, Canada Shani Star Child Shani Star Child Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 2 Guelph, ON, Canada Hmm asparagus fern out side, I don't think it would work here, I have enough trouble keeping it alive in the house. May the wind always be at your back and your keel in the water

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349280 Oct 26th, 2011 at 11:36 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Dodge - I move my huge asparagus fern outside for summer each year here in zone 6 and it flourishes. We just moved it back indoors last weekend - I will try to get a picture of it later. It loses all its leaves each winter as it's so very dry in our house, but perks right up and does very well outdoors again the next summer season.

Re: Asparagus Ferns plants 'n pots #349281 Oct 26th, 2011 at 11:43 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Try hanging it in the bathroom or over the sink.. THey love moist. I have a button fern will get a photo. Grew from one or 2 stalks of a friends.. thanks dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349284 Oct 27th, 2011 at 12:57 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Great idea Dodge, but this plant is in a HUGE pot and quite large! It's probably bigger than the bathroom floors!!!

Re: Asparagus Ferns plants 'n pots #349291 Oct 27th, 2011 at 08:23 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania LOL Well I tried .. to help. Here is my button fern plant someone sent me just a couple pieces, loook at it now. Any one know anything on these? dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349296 Oct 27th, 2011 at 12:27 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Very healthy looking, Dodge!

Re: Asparagus Ferns plants 'n pots #349297 Oct 27th, 2011 at 12:33 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Thanks PNP Thats all I know about it . IT is fun looking tho. dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349349 Oct 29th, 2011 at 05:29 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Finally had a chance to take a picture of my asparagus fern. It's next to a 3 foot tall mini fridge for size comparison.

Re: Asparagus Ferns plants 'n pots #349350 Oct 29th, 2011 at 05:33 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania OMG Never see the likes of it . You did a great job with it .. Mine always lost the needles an they dropped an turned brown. Congradulation on the lovely specimen. dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349355 Oct 29th, 2011 at 06:30 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill OP OP Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space That is a very happy Asparagus! Beautiful!

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349356 Oct 29th, 2011 at 06:41 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Thanks Dodge and Bill! This is what it looks like after a summer of direct hot sun, and lots of rain this summer too, though. It will turn all brown and lose most of its leaves, either to the dry heat in the house, or the fact that it's a favorite of our black cat Salem, to eat!!!

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #349373 Oct 29th, 2011 at 11:43 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC That is beautiful Lynn. Mine isn't nearly that large and it did almost die in the house this past winter. I'm thinking of keeping it in the greenhouse this year to see what happens.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #349384 Oct 30th, 2011 at 03:04 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania sHERI I neverr did see a photo of the green house.. Did the fatherinlaw or who ever , build that for you ? Hope you can fill it up all year. dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378624 Nov 23rd, 2013 at 04:34 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC So it's time to bring in the gigantic asparagus fern. I brought it in a few weeks ago when we had a cold snap and almost immediately it started turning brown so I put it back outside. I've got it on the top back step against the house but I'm concerned the 25º weather tonight will do it in. We have a humidifier on our air conditioning units but it must be really dry in this house.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378645 Nov 24th, 2013 at 08:21 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri How was your fern this morning, Sheri--- Could you find a cooler place for it in the house and then mist it every day that or put a rounded plate with pebbles full of water near it?? or both---so as to help with the humidity areound it?? ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378647 Nov 24th, 2013 at 08:32 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC I left it on the enclosed back porch so every time we open the door it gets a blast of cold air. It can't stay there forever though because as people come it it gets hit or pushed or the dog might knock it over. Right now it looks great. I can't imagine having to mist it every day. I only have a few houseplants because I don't take care of them inside. Houseplants are a lot of trouble. I can put it on a plate of pebbles and water though. I'll give that a try.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378651 Nov 24th, 2013 at 08:53 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri well I do so hope it help you. I wish you the best of luck... ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns JunieGirl #378664 Nov 25th, 2013 at 07:50 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Asparagus fern story here. Light: Dappled shade is ideal, although it can be acclimated to more light. Water: Keep it evenly moist; it prefers humidity during the growing season. Temperature: Warm, preferring up to 70ºF. Don’t go below 55ºF for long. Soil: Use loose, well-drained potting soil. Fertilizer: During growing period, use weak liquid fertilizer weekly. Also says the asparagus fern doesn't mind being a little pot bound.. Like 2 years in apot. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378689 Nov 26th, 2013 at 08:37 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Still on the back porch and it looks great. I'll have to move it into the house tomorrow though or it will get knocked over Thanksgiving Day for sure.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378694 Nov 26th, 2013 at 02:12 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri yes do move it in, and let us know how it is doing...I have never had much luck with them, but I think they are beautiful. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378698 Nov 26th, 2013 at 09:13 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC junie, I've had this one for years. It just amazes me how quickly it starts dropping the leaves when I bring it inside.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378700 Nov 26th, 2013 at 10:19 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri I was not thinking--it is warmer where you live than where I live....it would not last long here even out on a closed in porch. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378779 Nov 29th, 2013 at 02:31 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Our porch is like part of the house and is heated just like the house. I brought it inside the house night before last and so far so good. I might sit it back on the porch so it can get a blast of air when we open the door until company comes again. I need to get a picture of it. It's so pretty.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378813 Nov 30th, 2013 at 01:19 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by Bestofour I need to get a picture of it. It's so pretty. Yes, I would love to see it !!! ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378846 Dec 1st, 2013 at 12:21 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC it's started turning brown. I need to get it back outside for a day or two. You'd think changing it from house temps to outside temps would hurt it but it doesn't seem to bother it at all.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378849 Dec 1st, 2013 at 12:24 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri well I hope it gets b ack to being green. No matter how hard I try I cannot grow them. I am in awe of those who can. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378856 Dec 1st, 2013 at 12:35 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC

Re: Asparagus Ferns dodge #378859 Dec 1st, 2013 at 12:37 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Originally Posted by dodge sHERI I neverr did see a photo of the green house.. Did the fatherinlaw or who ever , build that for you ? Hope you can fill it up all year. dodge dodge, here is the little house

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378860 Dec 1st, 2013 at 12:37 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri About the fern: WOW !! & you say that is getting brown ?--how wonderful was it before ???? about the green house : That is fantastic !!!! ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378861 Dec 1st, 2013 at 12:39 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Yes, it's turning brown and the little leaves are falling off fast.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378862 Dec 1st, 2013 at 12:40 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by Bestofour Yes, it's turning brown and the little leaves are falling off fast. I am so sorry-=-I hope a trip outside fixes that. Did you see my edit and my comment on your cute greenhouse ??? ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #378864 Dec 1st, 2013 at 12:42 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC edit?

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378872 Dec 1st, 2013 at 01:01 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri In my first post I had commented on your asparagus fern. while I was doing that, you had posted the photos of your greenhouse. So then I edited my original post & added a comment about your greenhouse photos...hence my use of the word edit--sorry to confuse. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns JunieGirl #378877 Dec 1st, 2013 at 09:30 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC I'm always confused it's going to be 61° today so it's going back out for a while.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #378885 Dec 1st, 2013 at 10:22 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri 61 ?? You lucky ducky. I am sure your fern will be thrilled too. It has been warm here this weekend, and is supposed to be 55 today. I think this crazyness is why I am coming down with yet another cold. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bill #379030 Dec 5th, 2013 at 01:22 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,682 Likes: 29 Monroe, NC It's been pouring down rain so I didn't put the fern back out. It has been in the 60's for a few days. If it isn't raining tomorrow I'm going to put it out for a while at least. Hope you're not getting sick Juniegirl. Lots of people around here are really sick.

Re: Asparagus Ferns Bestofour #379031 Dec 5th, 2013 at 01:25 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,620 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Thanks Sheri--I have a slightly raw throat & I have to blow my nose every once in awhile--so it is good timing with the bad weather.. I was going to have to go watch my Grandson tomorrow---but I am not going now as my DD thinks they will cancel her school--They had better---I don't need them BOTH on the roads (they have a day care at her school) keep us updated on the fern--I almost feel like I own it as well as you---this has gotten personal. Take good care of the darling. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....