Sicklethorn
Asparagus falcatus
SKU #48034
| Description | A variety of asparagus fern, this vigorous climbing houseplant has long, thin green leaves. Thorns develop on older, woody stems. Tiny white flowers appear in late summer, sometimes developing into small red berries. Can get 10 feet tall trained up a pole, but is easily trimmed to a smaller size. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Bright Indirect Light |
| Watering | Keep soil moist |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Can reach 10 ft. tall trained on a pole. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Houseplant |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | Plant in standard houseplant potting soil. Ideal to keep moist but will survive short dry periods. Needs less water in winter. Benefits from occasional misting. Feed with a week solution during the growing season. Has a climbing habit; provide support if it begins to flop. If becoming pot bound, re-pot in spring. Trim back as needed to maintain the desired size. |
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| Lore | Asparagus falcatus is commonly used as a security barrier in South Africa. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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