A lush green hanging plant with delicate feathery foliage, shown in a rustic ceramic pot on a light-colored floor with other potted plants and a vehicle blurred in the background.
Asparagus fern, Asparagus densiflorus, with feathery foliage — Plant Drop
Asparagus fern, Asparagus densiflorus, with feathery foliage — Plant Drop
Asparagus fern, Asparagus densiflorus, with feathery foliage — Plant Drop

Our plants are photographed true to scale, with natural variation in form

Asparagus Fern, One-Off Specimen

Asparagus Setaceus — A one-off asparagus fern grown far beyond nursery size — a full metre of soft, cascading green. The exact plant shown, and the only one.

Regular price£245
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Size

Fits Planter Opening: 31cm+

Delivered within 2 weeks
Hand-picked for quality and form

Plant Sizing

Wifth: 100cm
Pot: 30cm

Ceiling Height

Ceiling Height Recommended Plant Height Typical Space
200–220 cm 150–170 cm Modern apartments / contemporary homes
240–270 cm 170–200 cm Victorian or Edwardian rooms
280–300 cm 220–240 cm Period properties / warehouse conversions
300 cm+ 250–270 cm Double-height or mezzanine spaces

 

How To Pair A Decorative Pot

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.

Plant Suitability

Preferred Location: Bright, indirect light — a little gentle morning sun is fine, but keep it out of harsh midday sun, which scorches the fronds.

Care Level: Easy

Care Instructions

When your plant arrives, follow these simple steps to help it settle into its new home.

For plant specific detail read our full care guide.

  • Choose a suitable place with appropriate light - check our Light Guide
  • Carefully remove the plant from its packaging and allow it to adjust to its new environment.
  • Before watering, check the soil with your finger. If the top few centimetres feel dry, water lightly. If still moist, allow the soil to dry before watering.
  • Ensure the plant sits in a well-draining pot or nursery container, allowing excess water to drain away. (If planted follow our potted plant advice here)
  • Avoid moving the plant frequently during the first few days, allowing it time to acclimatise to its new surroundings.
  • Check your plant regularly and adjust watering and light as needed.

Following these simple steps will help your plant establish and thrive in its new space.

Plants often take 7–10 days to begin adjusting to a new environment -  light and temperature conditions - and some leaf movement or drop during this period is completely normal. 

For tailored advice you can speak to our Ai Horticulturalist here for specific advice to establish your plant or read our expert nurture guides. 

30-day Gurantee

If your plant isn’t thriving within 30 days, we’ll work with you to resolve it.

Our team will guide you first to help your plant settle into its new environment, and where appropriate, we’ll offer a replacement or credit.

Find out more about the 30-day guarantee .

For ongoing peace of mind beyond the first 30 days, you can extend your cover with Plant Protection.

Delivery within 2 weeks

Small & Medium — from £6, complimentary over £150
Large Specimens — from £25, complimentary over £1,000

We'll arrange your delivery and confirm the day in advance.

We currently deliver to mainland UK only. Costs are calculated at checkout based on your items and postcode. See our delivery page for more.

Returns

If anything isn't right on arrival, contact us within 48 hours and we'll put it right — covered by our 30-day plant guarantee.

For change-of-mind returns, let us know within 14 days. Plants and pots must be in their original condition and are subject to a collection charge, or can be returned to us by post at your own cost.

 

Space

Indoors

Light Conditions

Partial shade

Watering

Keep the soil lightly, evenly moist — water when the top couple of centimetres feel dry. Never let it sit in water, and never let it dry out fully: a parched asparagus fern sheds its needles quickly. An occasional mist is appreciated in heated rooms.

Temperature

Happiest at 18–24°C. Tolerates down to around 10°C for short spells, but keep it away from cold draughts and radiators.

Feeding

Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. No feed needed in autumn and winter.

Top Tip

It looks feather-soft, but the stems carry tiny thorns — handle from below when moving it. Trim any tired, yellowing fronds at the base and the plant will push out fresh growth to replace them.

Asparagus Fern, One-Off Specimen

Most asparagus ferns sit politely on a shelf. This one did not get the memo. Grown on far beyond the usual nursery size, it has become a soft, spilling cloud of green around a metre across — the sort of plant that turns a plinth, a mantel or a wide windowsill into a feature on its own. Despite the delicate look it is one of the easier plants to live with: give it good indirect light and steady moisture and it simply keeps billowing. This is a one-off specimen — the photographs show the exact plant that will be delivered, and once it is gone, it is gone.

Asparagus fern, Asparagus densiflorus, with feathery foliage — Plant Drop
Asparagus fern, Asparagus densiflorus, with feathery foliage — Plant Drop

Nurture Guide

Bright, indirect light — no harsh midday sun. Keep the soil lightly, evenly moist; water when the top few centimetres feel dry and never let it dry out fully, or it will shed needles. Mist occasionally in heated rooms. Feed monthly at half strength through spring and summer. Happiest at 18–24°C, away from draughts and radiators. Despite the soft look, stems carry tiny thorns — handle from below — and it is toxic to pets if ingested. Trim tired fronds at the base to keep it full.

Preferred Soil

Houseplant Mix

Characteristics

Evergreen

Most asparagus ferns sit politely on a shelf. This one did not get the memo. Grown on far beyond the usual nursery size, it has become a soft green cloud — thousands of feathery plumes layered into something closer to sculpture than houseplant. Specimens like this aren't produced to order; they happen slowly, and occasionally one becomes available.

This is a one-of-one plant. The photographs show the exact specimen you will receive.

Best space & place

Bright, indirect light, out of harsh midday sun — a spot near an east- or north-facing window is ideal. The fine foliage loves humidity, so it will be especially happy in a bright kitchen or bathroom, or anywhere away from radiators and dry draughts. Give it room to be seen from the side: the layered plumes are the whole point.

When to water & feed

Keep the soil lightly moist through the growing season, watering when the top few centimetres feel dry, and ease off in winter. If fronds begin to yellow or shed, it is usually asking for more humidity or more consistent watering. Feed monthly in spring and summer with a general houseplant feed.

Delivery & placement

Delivered and positioned by the Plant Drop team, supplied in its nursery pot. Our team can advise on decorative pots and placement on delivery.

Need to know

Despite the name, this is not a true fern — it's a member of the asparagus family, which is what gives it that fine, plumed foliage. It can produce small berries which shouldn't be eaten, so best kept out of reach of curious pets. Speak to our team to view this specimen at our Chelsea showroom.

Why Plant Drop?

hand-picked

Every plant is selected & inspected by our horticultural team

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30 day guarantee

We will help your plant settle into its new home and provide expert advice whenever needed

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Delivery

Plants are either hand delivered or carefully prepared and packed in specially designed boxes to help protect them in transit.

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Printed care guides

Every plant is dispatched with a printed care guide helping you welcome it home.

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Plant protection

Optional cover for one replacement plant in your first year.

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Horticulturalists At Hand

Our advice comes from plant experts who are RHS certified and look after high-end planting every day.


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