ID fern type houseplant

14 years ago

I need to id my plant and understand lighting, watering requirements. At the moment it is being placed on a dining table where it gets filtered light through the living room window.

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bunnygurl
14 years ago
That is an Asparagus plumosus, which in fact, is not a fern at all.

Give it bright or semi-shady light, but no direct light. Where it is should be fine, depending of course on how far it is from the window and what direction the window is facing. Water it when the soil is dry to about the middle knuckle of your index finger, but don't let it dry out completely.

It looks pretty nice right now. Good luck!
harooniqbal
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks a lot bunnygurl. It gets indirect light from the living room window. However, I don't plan to place it within 4-5 feet from the window since temperature here in middle east ranges from 90-107F.
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birdsnblooms
14 years ago
Haro, one thing Plumosus don't like is hot, stuffy, dry rooms.
I notice the plant behind the plumomsa, looks like a dracaena, has brown tips..Either the spot is too dry/hot, or plant is underwatered. (The underwatering statement is a guess, please don't start watering more, lol)

Summering outdoors is a good idea, if possible. My Plumosus and relatives get some direct sun outdoors, in a south exporsure, but under a tree. Although they need more water when temps are high, don't keep soil soaked/muddy.
Although some people think misting is a waste of time, I believe, if any plant needs spraying, it's Plumosus. Either mist or take to sink and spray. During winter when heat's turned on, place in a cool spot, otherwise, fronds will brown/yellow and fall.
Plumosus is one gorgeous plant, will lives many years. In autumn, it will sprout little white flowers, followed by green turning to red berries. Good luck..Toni
harooniqbal
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you so much hopefulauthor. You are right about the draceaena (lucky bamboo). Was given a gift and the true culprit is tap water. I have changed it to drinking water starting this week. I do misting for Plumosus. In this part of the world, it is hot everywhere inside the house, but I do have split air conditioner in the living room. Shall I use it during any part of the day? PLEASE advise. For Plumosus, how I can I propagate more?
terpguy
14 years ago
I LOVE my plumosus!

Propagation for A. plumosus is by division, so you're plant has to get some size on it. If you can get it to flower (no clue how) you can propagate by seed as well.

Just to throw my own cultural notes in: this plant is pretty hardy, from my experience. It lives in a south window during the winter getting a lot of direct sun, and out on a recessed brick balcony in the summer (=HOT!) with a few hours of late morning direct sun. Its growing quite beautifully! I don't mist my plumosus, and I'm one of those who believe that the misting does absolutely nothing since the water is gone in under 5 minutes. Good luck with your plant, it looks pretty happy so far!