Ep. 127 - Asparagus Fern

Plant Profile

So… what is an Asparagus Fern anyway?

We’ll share cultivation “experiments” that may help you avoid some common frustrations with these resilient classics, and we’ll cover the common species that share this moniker at plant stores. How much water do these really need? Does Stephen *actually enjoy* these? And can Matthew resist talking about edible asparagus? These “ferns” deserve a second look!

Mentioned in this episode:

• the different Asparagus species we know as Asparagus Ferns, and other notable plants from the Asparagaceae family (remember the infamous Hostave?)

• similarities to plants from past Plant Profiles, like Maidenhair Ferns and the Climbing Onion, Bowiea volubilis

• the culinary garden Asparagus