The asparagus plant impresses with its fine, feather-like leaves.

Feather asparagus comes from Africa but is grown and thrives indoors as a houseplant. It belongs to the asparagus family but, unlike asparagus in the store, is not edible. Feather asparagus is very easy to care for and is ideal for beginners or those who don't have all the time in the world to water flowers.

Botanical description.

Asparagus setaceus, 'Feather asparagus' grows naturally from tropical Africa down to South Africa. The name 'setaceus' means 'hairy' in Latin and refers to the asparagus plant's hairy leaves.

Care.

To thrive, Asparaegus setaceus needs a bright spot without direct sunlight and even soil moisture. The asparagus plant thrives best in well-drained soil like our peat-free soil mix and should be watered sparingly to avoid root rot. Read more about caring for spring asparagus here.

The asparagus plant thrives in warm, humid climates, just like we have indoors.

Appearance.

The feather asparagus is a climbing plant with thin, winding branches that can grow up to several meters long. Its small, flat leaves are arranged in feather-like clusters along the branches. The foliage is usually emerald green, which gives the plant its characteristic appearance.

With its ability to thrive in small pots and its flexible growth, feather asparagus has also been used for bonsai art. Its fine foliage and delicate branches make it an interesting and beautiful bonsai plant. Buy Feather Asparagus online!