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Asparagus falcatus

£7.50

7 in stock

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Vigorous evergreen climber for a conservatory with spiny stems clothed with large flat leaves which are actually flattened pieces of stem. Small slightly scented white flowers may appear in summer, followed by red berries. This South African plant climbs rapidly by means of the sharp spines on its stems, and is often used in that country as an impenetrable barrier.

Useful for covering a wall in a conservatory or other well-lit indoor area, or would look impressive tumbling over a balcony.

Common Name: Sickle Thorn
Plant Family: Asparagaceae
Plant Type: Tender Climber

Season of Interest

All year round

Sun or Shade

Sun to Part Shade

Eventual Height

large (up to 12 feet)

Minimum temperature

Frost tender (plus 1 to 5 deg. C.)

Position/Situation

Heated Conservatory, greenhouse or indoors

Scent

Scented Flowers

Suggested Use

Ornamental

Flower Colour

White

Leaf Colour

Green

Habit/Shape

Climbing

Evergreen

Yes

Asparagus (Houseplants)

Asparagus ferns make great houseplants. They are not true ferns they just get their common name from the ferny foliage they have. They are in fact related speices to the edible Asparagus. They don't need too much water and like indirect sunlight

Watering: Water more frequently in summer but allow the compost to dry out between waterings. Water sparingly in winter as they do not like sitting in very wet compost.
Feeding: Asparagus do not need a great deal of feeding. Feed monthly in summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser such as liquid Growmore or seaweed extract. Do not feed in winter.
Position: Asparagus need bright natural light but do not need to be in direct sunlight all the time. A position close to or on a windowsill will be fine. You may find a south facing windowsill will be too hot in summer. If plants appear to be suffering move them to a cooler position.
Compost & Potting on: Use a loam based compost (John Innes No.2) and mix in a little grit for drainage. Potting on can be done if the plant has outgrown the pot and should only be done when the in active growth between Spring and Autumn in the UK.

Pot Sizes

Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 7 to 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre) or 1 litre pots
Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.

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Delivery Info

Minimum order value £10

Region	Order Value	Carriage Charge	Carrier Service	Estimated Delivery from placing your order

UK (excluding N. Ireland)	Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots)	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 17 days
UK Mainland	Orders over 2 kg	£7.50	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 17 days
Seeds & Cuttings only	All orders	£2	Royal Mail 1st Class	Within 1 week
Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10	Orders over £35	FREE	Our vehicles	Within 1 week
Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)	All orders	FREE		1-3 days (we will contact you)
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Wight	Orders over 2 kg	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 18 days
Scottish Offshore Islands	Orders over 2 kg	£7.5	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 18 days

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Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)