Asparagus meyeri

This relative of common Asparagus sprengeri and florist’s asparagus “fern” produces denses plumes one to two feet high. Each steam of A. meyeri looks like a miniature Christmas  tree, and a clump resembles a bonsai woods. Each branch is desenly covered with what looks like green “needles”-actually flattened stems that serve as leave-giving the A. meyeri its nickname of foxtail asparagus fern.

The Spengeri asparagus fern has been a favorite hanging houseplant for generations. Its 18 to 24 inch-long branches are covered with brunches of inch-long, bright green needles. Another ornamental asparagus variety is Asparagus plumosus, the fern often added florist to bunches of cut roses.

Light

Shelter the ornamental asparagus fern from direct sun. part shade or filtered light is ideal.

Water

Keep the soil moist, but not soggy wet. Needles often turn brown and drop off in the dry winter climate of most homes, so mist regularly or use pebble trays to provide additional humidity if your air is warm and dry.

Special Helps

Your main problem with Asparagus spengeri will be the roots. They rise like dough, leaving no room for water after a year or so. When this happen, unpot the plant, chop the root into halves or quarters, and repot a segment.

You can’t just pull A. meyeri apart indiscriminately as you can A. spengeri. Wash soil of the crown of the plant so you can see clearly where you are making cuts. Otherwise, you are apt to lose precious stems. After making the cuts, you can easily separate the sections. Propagate at any season.

Grow your asparagus ferns in rich, well-drained soil. A general-purpose potting mixture will suffice. Add gravel to bottom of container before you put in soil and plant. Feed three to four times yearly with houseplants fertilizer. Summer the plants outdoors in a semi-shaded area. 

Source : Growing Houseplants