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ornamentalFamily: AsparagaceaeGenus: AsparagusSpecies: densiflorus
Cultivar
Foxtail Fern
Asparagus densiflorus
Foxtail Fern is prized for its vibrant green, arching stems covered in soft, needle-like foliage that creates a lush, tail-like appearance. This durable plant thrives in bright, indirect light and adds a modern, sculptural element to any garden or interior arrangement. It is relatively easy to maintain, making it a favorite for container gardening or as a dramatic accent in sheltered, warm-climate landscapes.
The Foxtail Fern is a striking, architectural evergreen known for its dense, plume-like stems that resemble bottlebrushes. It is an excellent choice for adding unique texture to both indoor spaces and shaded outdoor containers.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light to partial shade.
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Water
Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce water during winter.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness
9-11
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Growth habit
Clumping, arching stems.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Does not like to sit in waterlogged soil; ensure excellent drainage to prevent crown rot. Will tolerate some drought once well-established.
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Climate note
Sensitive to frost; bring indoors or provide protection if temperatures drop below freezing.
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Flower / fruit
Produces tiny, inconspicuous white flowers in summer, followed by small, inedible red berries.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light to partial shade.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Trim back old or damaged stems at the base to encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Does not like to sit in waterlogged soil; ensure excellent drainage to prevent crown rot. Will tolerate some drought once well-established.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping, arching stems.
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Spacing
24-36 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces tiny, inconspicuous white flowers in summer, followed by small, inedible red berries.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
9-11
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Temperature
Sensitive to frost; bring indoors or provide protection if temperatures drop below freezing.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce water during winter.
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Soil
Well-draining, high-quality potting mix with good aeration.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers, hanging baskets, or as a dense, textural border plant in tropical climates.
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Family
Asparagaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, dense, bright green, feathery texture, plume-like, soft appearance.
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Foliage Rules
Needle-like leaflets are actually cladodes; leaves should look soft and lush, not woody or sparse.
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Fruit Flower Look
Tiny white star-shaped flowers and small red spherical berries nestled in dense green foliage.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers and berries are small and usually hidden within the foliage; do not emphasize as a primary flowering plant.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain the radial, clumping habit; ensure images show the arching nature rather than stiff, vertical rigidity.
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Mature Plant Look
Architectural, sculptural, bottle-brush stems, dense green mound, feathery elegance.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Dense, upright to arching plumes of foliage radiating from a central root crown. Mature plants exhibit a dramatic, bottle-brush form.
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Morphology Rules
The plant should look full and feathery; avoid depictions that show it as a loose, vining, or straggly plant.
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Plant Faqs
Is the Foxtail Fern a true fern? No, it belongs to the Asparagaceae family and is more closely related to lilies. How much light does my Foxtail Fern need? It prefers bright, indirect light to keep its foliage vibrant and dense. Can I grow this outdoors? Yes, in zones 9-11, or as a summer patio plant in cooler regions before bringing it inside.
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Root Look
Healthy white to light tan roots filling a small nursery plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, well-aerated potting media with visible peat or bark particles.
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Starter Stage
Small, dense plug with tender, emerging arching stems.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young, upright or slightly arching green stems with fine, soft needle-like leaflets. Established root plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Foxtail Fern. This is Foxtail Fern, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the architectural beauty of the Foxtail Fern become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future growing space you want to create. This plant is defined by its vibrant green, plume-like stems that create a unique, dense texture reminiscent of a bottlebrush. Establish your starter plug by repotting it into approximately a 4 inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container or in-ground location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Foxtail Fern Asparagus densiflorus Foliage Houseplant Container Gardening Tropical Plant Agardeni Plant Care Evergreen
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural beauty of the Foxtail Fern, a versatile plant known for its dense, plume-like foliage. This guide covers the best ways to incorporate this stunning textural element into your indoor or outdoor garden.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow and Care for Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus)
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