🌿 Asparagus plumosa Care Sheet
 
Overview
Type: Perennial climbing plant, not a true fern 😉
Growth habit: Fine, feathery foliage with a climbing or trailing habit 🪜
Lifespan: Many years with proper care 🌱
Uses: Indoor décor, terrariums (open or semi-open), kokedama balls, or as a delicate climber in bright spots 🌟
☀️ Light
Ideal: Bright, indirect light 🪟
Tolerates: Partial shade 🌤️
Avoid: Direct harsh sun — it scorches the delicate foliage 🔥
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Temperature: 18–30°C (65–86°F) ✅
Humidity: 50%+ preferred 💧; mist occasionally in dry air
Drafts: Keep away from cold draughts or heaters ❄️🔥
💧 Watering
How: Keep the soil evenly moist, not soggy
Dry spells: Can tolerate slight dryness, but prolonged drought causes yellowing ⚠️
Winter: Reduce watering slightly 💤
🪴 Soil / Potting
Ideal mix: Light, well-draining, organic-rich soil 🌱
Example: potting mix + a bit of perlite for drainage 🫧
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)
Ensure pots have good drainage holes 🚿
🍽️ Feeding
Growing season (Spring–Summer): Balanced houseplant fertilizer (diluted to half strength) every 4–6 weeks 🌱
Winter: Pause feeding ❄️
✂️ Pruning & Training
Trim yellowed or dead stems regularly ✂️
Can be trained on a trellis or allowed to trail gracefully 🪜
Responds well to light pruning to maintain shape
🌱 Propagation
Division: The easiest method — divide clumps during repotting ✂️
Seeds: Possible, but slow and less reliable ⏳
⚠️ Common Issues
Problem 😬
Cause ❓
Fix 🛠️
Yellow foliage
Underwatering or low humidity 💦
Increase watering, mist regularly
Browning tips
Dry air or fertilizer burn 🌵
Improve humidity, flush soil
Sparse growth
Low light or nutrients 🌑
Move to brighter spot, fertilize lightly
Pests (spider mites, aphids, scale)
Dry air or stress 🐜
Wipe leaves, treat with insecticidal soap
🪟 Terrarium & Kokedama Suitability
Open terrarium: ✅ Excellent — airy growth, loves humidity
Closed terrarium: ⚠️ Only with good airflow, otherwise risk of rot
Kokedama balls: 🌱 Perfect choice — keep moist and mist often