Ming fern Flower Asparagus retrofractus Zigzag shrub


Asparagus retrofractus (A. macowanii), Ming Fern uploaded by savannahssucculentgarden

Asparagus retrofractus: Common Names: Ming fern, ming asparagus Fern: Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial: Sun: Full Sun, Partial Shade: Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11: Flower color: White flowers - orange maturing to black fruits: Native Area: Southern Africa: Mature size: 6.00 to 8.00 feet tall, 3.00 to 5.00 feet wide


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Ming Fern (Asparagus retrofractus) - Ming ferns are like a mix of a foxtail and sprengeri and sometimes can be hard to differentiate since they are less common. Their leaves resemble clumps of pom poms and you will also hear it referred to as a pom pom fern. This plant is an edible vegetable and can get around 6 feet large.


Ming Fern (Asparagus macowanii) Richard Lyons Nursery, Inc.

Ming fern is also known as zig zag shrub or Pom Pom asparagus fern. The Latin word "retrofractus" means twisted back which is why Ming fern is also called the zig zag shrub. This plant is native to South Africa, grows in full sun or partial shade. Ming fern can grow up to 6 feet tall by 5 feet wide.


Asparagus Fern 6in Retrofractus Ming Cornell Farm

Ming fern. Ming fern ( Asparagus retrofractus ), also known as a zigzag shrub, pom-pom Asparagus fern, and Ming asparagus fern, is an evergreen herbaceous perennial shrub that generally grows 6 to 8 feet tall. It originates from South Africa's arid regions. It belongs to the Liliaceae ( Lilies) family and is one of the over 400 plants [1] of.


Chinese Ming Fern Asparagus macowanii/retrofractus 2.5" Pot Easy to Grow Hirt's Gardens

Ming Asparagus Fern (Asparagus retrofractus): Skip to main content Toggle Menu. Plan a Visit Membership Donate Sign-in. Asparagus retrofractus. Locate. 42.14704895, -87.78987885. 42.14707565, -87.78985596. Ming Asparagus Fern Plant Type: Perennial.


Ming fern Flower Asparagus retrofractus Zigzag shrub

Asparagus retrofractus (Ming Asparagus Fern) - A large, rangy shrub-like perennial to 6 to 8 feet tall with tuberous roots bearing upright stout silvery-gray colored canes that hold fluffy tufts of threadlike bright green leaves (cladophylls) on delicate intricately-divided side branches that have sharp small spines where they meet the main stem.


Ming fern How to grow & care

Asparagus; Ming Fern (Asparagus retrofractus) General Plant Information ; Plant Habit: Herb/Forb: Life cycle: Perennial: Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade: Water Preferences: Mesic: Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) Plant Height: 6 to 8 feet: Plant Spread: 3 to 5 feet: Leaves: Evergreen:


Chinese Ming Fern Asparagus macowanii/retrofractus 2.5" Pot Easy to Grow Hirt's Gardens

Asparagus retrofractus, commonly called ming asparagus fern, pom pom asparagus fern and zig zag shrub, is a shrubby herbaceous evergreen perennial that typically grows to 6-8' tall. It is native to arid regions of South Africa. This plant is noted for its fern-like foliage of needle-like clusters (20-30 cladophylls per cluster) which are.


Chinese Ming Fern Asparagus macowanii/retrofractus 2.5" Pot Easy to Grow Hirt's Gardens

Ming fern (Asparagus retrofractus) Care Guide. Ming fern produces delicate, lacy foliage that cascades gracefully from a hanging basket. Its name is popularized by its resemblance to Chinese lanterns, making it a favorite addition to Asian-themed gardens and landscaping projects.


Asparagus retrofractus Ming fern A Modern Plantsman

Asparagus retrofractus ("Ming Asparagus fern") is a shrub of the Asparagus genus that is indigenous to the western regions of South Africa.. Description. A large, spreading, tangled shrub. Asparagus retrofractus has long scrambling-climbing, light-grey, zig-zagged stems.. The bases of the stems are erect, thick and silver-coloured.


How to Care for Your Ming Fern (Asparagus Retrofractus) Better Planter

Ming fern grow and care - shrub‎ of the genus Asparagus also known as Asparagus retrofractus or Ming Asparagus fern, Ming fern perennial evergreen plant, used as cut flower, ornamental, fragrant, hedge and it's drought tolerant plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean or tropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 9+.


Photo of the leaves of Ming Fern (Asparagus retrofractus) posted by DaylilySLP

Ming fern, Asparagus macowanii, originates from the arid regions of South Africa. It is an evergreen perennial with cascading, silvery branches with soft needle-shaped foliage that resembles.


Chinese Ming Fern Asparagus macowanii/retrofractus 2.5" Pot Easy to Grow

Look how it is starting to vine down the side of the container. Look at this plumosa asparagus fern in a mixed container. I also have one called pyramidalis. I almost killed it by letting it dry out one too many times, but up-potted it and kept it moist and it has taken off.


Ming fern Flower Asparagus retrofractus Zigzag shrub

The Ming fern belongs to the genus Asparagus, which has over 300 species. However, the Ming fern asparagus is not a true fern but rather a member of the asparagus family. The scientific name for ming fern is Asparagus Retrofractus or Protasparagus setaceus. The Ming fern has feathery foliage, which closely resembles that of a true fern.


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Also called Chinese Ming ferns, Asparagus retrofractus has long, thin woody stems with clusters of needle-like cladodes. Ming ferns are also called pom-pom asparagus ferns or zig-zag ferns. Asparagus Foxtail Fern Care. Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers' ferns are easy-to-care-for plants. Generally, foxtail ferns grow outdoors in warm climates and sunny locations that are protected from direct.


Photo of the bloom of Ming Fern (Asparagus retrofractus) posted by Paul2032

Description. Asparagus retrofractus: A broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage and white flowers in spring followed by orange fruit. To grow well, it prefers sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Grows best in well-drained, rich, acidic, average, gritty and rocky soil.

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