EVERGREEN

Family: ASPARAGACEAE (Asparagus family)
Common names: Foxtail Fern, Cat’s Tail Fern (E); Katstert (A);

EVERGREEN
FULL SUN
SEMI-SHADE
FROST HARDY
LOW WATER REQUIREMENTS
FAST GROWER
ATTRACTS BIRDS
ATTRACTS INSECTS
FLOWER COLOUR:
AVERAGE SIZE:
This plant has a neat form. It is hardy, drought-resistant and frost-resistant evergreen perennial has bright green, drooping, long branches bearing small leaves and resembling a cat’s tail. It produces tiny white star-like flowers followed by attractive red berries which attract birds.
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Hi Alon
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
We do not sell seeds so you’d need to contact a specialist supplier.
Flourish!
Glenice
Hello,Dear Sir,
We would like to know if you can supply us 500000 Asparagus meyerii seeds
Hi Veronica
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Asparagus densiflorus is easy to propagate from seed. The fruit turns red when ripe and there is no need to remove the fleshy outer seed coating. Sow fresh seed 10mm deep in a commercial seedling mix. They germinate within 6-8 weeks. Initially the plants may be slow-growing.
Flourish!
Glenice
Hi,how can I propagate my foxtail?
Hi Kallie
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
It’s easiest to propagate Asparagus densiflorus from seed. They are fairly slow though.
Flourish!
Glenice
Can I plant the “bulbs” of my Cattail and will it grow to normal plants?
Hi Phylicity
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Asparagus densiflorus isn’t fussy about the timing for re-potting so you can do so now.
Flourish!
Glenice
Can I re-plant my cats tail in another pot? Is it the right time?
Hi Marion
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
You’re quite right, they are the same thing. Common names often vary in different locations, causing some confusion. It’s for this reason that it’s best to use the botanical name (unless the name changes!).
Flourish!
Glenice
Hi. Are Foxtail Fern and Cat’s Tail Fern the same thing?
Hi Alma
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Sadly, the existing fronds cannot grow extensions to their trimmed tails.
You’ll have to wait for new fronds to grow and educate your gardener to only cut back the dead and dry fronds. To encourage faster growth, feed your fern with a liquid fertiliser like Seagro or Nitrosol.
Flourish!
Glenice
My ever greedy for chopping gardener has trimmed my beautiful hanging tails. Will they grow back and how can i speed up their growth? Livid is beyond words. I could not look at him for 2 weeks.