fourcatmom Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I picked up some free plants from someone and I don't know what one of them is. I don't know if you can tell from the pictures...it has small green/red berries of some kind as well. I know they aren't the best pics, sorry. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is it an Asparagus Fern? http://magnoliagardensnursery.com/plants/asparagus-densiflorus-sprengeri-asparagus-fern/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is it an Asparagus Fern?http://magnoliagardensnursery.com/plants/asparagus-densiflorus-sprengeri-asparagus-fern/ That kind of sounds like it. It doesn't have flowers right now but it does have some green berries and some red? It also some other leaves but I really can't tell if that is a separate plant or not? It is very large though and quite wide. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is it pokey? Asparagus Ferns are kinda pokey and stiff. I think. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is it pokey? Asparagus Ferns are kinda pokey and stiff.I think. :tongue_smilie: Yes, reminded me of a Christmas tree, almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is it an Asparagus Fern?http://magnoliagardensnursery.com/plants/asparagus-densiflorus-sprengeri-asparagus-fern/ :iagree: My first thought was asparagus fern, too. I've only ever seen them in baskets, though, and and without berries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Yep, a lovely asparagus fern. Watch out for those spikes cause they are sharp. Those are such hardy plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) :iagree: My first thought was asparagus fern, too. I've only ever seen them in baskets, though, and and without berries. It's actually in a huge pot, I couldn't even carry it by myself. Thanks for the info. :001_smile: Since it's a hardy plant, maybe this one will actually survive! :001_smile: And just found out it is poisonous to animals. We had to bring it inside last night because they are power washing our building. I did end of putting in a bedroom and closing the door but late last night I noticed 2 of the berries by the front door. I did throw them away and looked for more. I really none of the cats got a hold of any of these. Edited October 24, 2012 by fourcatmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The thing I love most about asparagus ferns is that even when I forgot to water it and it looked like it was dead - a little water had it coming right back from the root. Hardy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Asparagus fern grew uncontrolled in our yard in Florida. It was difficult to contain (you may not want to put in the ground near other plantings). I thought it stunk when it bloomed! It does look nice in floral arrangements though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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