Sicklethorn

Asparagus falcatus

SKU #48034
9-11

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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.
LIGHT: Bright Indirect Light
WATER: Keep soil moist
SIZE: Can reach 10 ft. tall trained on a pole.

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseHouseplant
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsPlant 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.
LoreAsparagus falcatus is commonly used as a security barrier in South Africa.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseHouseplant
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsPlant 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.
History
LoreAsparagus falcatus is commonly used as a security barrier in South Africa.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.