Sprengeri Fern – Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’

Common Name: Sprengeri Fern

Botanical Name: Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri', as-PAIR-a-gus dens-i-FLOR-us

Decorative Life: About 14 days.

Availability: Year Round

• Member of the Liliaceae (lily family), not a true fern.
• Native to South Africa.
• Related species include daylily, hyacinth, tulip, asparagus and lily.

• Has needle-like leaves densely packed on stems.
• Stems are 16-24 inches, classed as a monocotyledon, leaves mostly parallel veined.
• Plant is a herbaceous perennial from tuberous roots.

36-41F with 98% RH, up to 7 days dry, longer in water.

• Not a true fern.
• The specific epithet name densiflorus means dense flowers.
• With over 3000 species, the lily family includes many medicinal and food species in addition to ornamental species.
• Be careful of thorns.