As a variety of asparagus fern, foxtail ferns germinate with relative ease, and grow quickly into beautiful lush plants that thrive indoors and outdoors. These fabulous plants are bushy and fern-like, with cylindrical spiky "fronds". Expect them to reach a size of 24"-48" tall, making them a stunning addition to any indoor garden.

Instructions:

Asparagus ferns are easy plants to start from seed and to keep! Sow in very moist soil, cover with a humidity dome, keep warm(ideally >70F) and out of direct sunlight.

(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)

These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.

About the seeds:

difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
germination time	21-28 days
depth	1/4”
spacing	2-4 seeds per 3" nursery pot
recommended planter	2"-4" nursery pot to start (no terra cotta for germination)
time to maturity	6-12 months
seed prep	pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
method	greenhouse | paper towel method
temperature	70F - 85F

About the Plants:

description	bushy fern-like plant, with cylindrical spiky "fronds"
difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
growth speed	slow | medium | fast
size of plant	24”-48” tall
light	full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
soil	well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
temperature	warm | cool
pet-friendly	cats | dogs | no
pests	spider mites, aphids, mealy bugs
fertilization	heavy | moderate | light