{"product_id":"asparagus-umbellatus-lace-fern","title":"Asparagus umbellatus - Lace Fern","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis houseplant is striking thanks to its delicate, almost feathery texture. It loves moisture, and above-average humidity helps its lush green fronds stay fluffy. This fern grows tall on multiple stems, each one ending in branches or narrow leaves, and abundance of which makes this plant super soft, bushy and vibrant. Add this incredible texture to your houseplant collection and it will really level up your sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsparagus umbellatus\u003c\/i\u003e (asparagus bearing umbels, bunches or stems growing from the same spot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsparagopsis umbellata, Asparagus scaber\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe scientific name of this plant was first published in 1828\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLace Fern, Umbrella Asparagus, Climbing Asparagus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant is native to the subtropical Canary Islands and Madeira, off the Northwest coast of Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light and can tolerate a little shade. Avoid harsh, direct sunlight, which can scorch its delicate foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during the growing season (spring to autumn). Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waters. In winter, reduce watering, letting the soil dry out a bit more in between.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Lace Fern will prefer moderate to high humidity, so if it's in a drier spot, a pebble tray can help increase local humidity levels. Bathrooms or kitchens can also be good spots for these plants as they tend to be slightly damper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in well-draining soil; a mix designed for ferns, with added sand, coir and perlite will be a good environment for this plant. Repot every couple of years as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing system, reduce in autumn and winter to every six waters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal temperatures are between 18-26°C. Avoid exposure to cold drafts and temperatures below 12°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic when eaten. Best kept out of reach of pets and small children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYellow leaves \/ needles are a sign of too much light and\/or too little water. If they are also going brown, this signals too little moisture in the air, so a humidity tray would be a good idea.\u003cbr\u003eIf the stems have got very damaged, are looking very leggy, or have lost a lot of foliage, they will be best able to grow back if you give them a hard prune down to an inch above the soil. This will help them grow back much more bushy, as lost foliage won't be replaced on the same stems.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":55079693844861,"sku":"9079601826371","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/asparagus-umbellatus-lace-fern-624528.jpg?v=1736904666","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/asparagus-umbellatus-lace-fern","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}