As a variety of asparagus fern, foxtail ferns germinate with relative ease, and grow quickly into beautiful lush plants that thrive indoors and outdoors. These fabulous plants are bushy and fern-like, with cylindrical spiky "fronds". Expect them to reach a size of 24"-48" tall, making them a stunning addition to any indoor garden.
Instructions:
Asparagus ferns are easy plants to start from seed and to keep! Sow in very moist soil, cover with a humidity dome, keep warm(ideally >70F) and out of direct sunlight.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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germination time
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21-28 days
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depth
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1/4”
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spacing
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2-4 seeds per 3" nursery pot
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recommended planter
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2"-4" nursery pot to start (no terra cotta for germination)
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time to maturity
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6-12 months
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seed prep
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pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
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method
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greenhouse | paper towel method
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temperature
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70F - 85F
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About the Plants:
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description
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bushy fern-like plant, with cylindrical spiky "fronds" |
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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growth speed
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slow | medium | fast
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size of plant
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24”-48” tall
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light
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full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
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soil
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well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
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temperature
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warm | cool
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pet-friendly
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cats | dogs | no
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pests
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spider mites, aphids, mealy bugs |
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fertilization
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heavy | moderate | light
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