My Plumosas are 3 years old. This one has bloomed twice now from heavy rain in late September. I grow in medium shade spring through summer and winter them in the greenhouse. Picture taken on 10/5/2002 zone 7 Atlanta, GA.
Hey there, I also have one of these plants & have kept it inside for the last few years. It is picky & doesn't appreciate being moved, but I am considering dividing it & planting a portion outside in a shaded flowerbed on my porch. I live in Dallas - do you think it will survive the hot summers (shaded) & cold winters? Also, any advice on *exactly* how to divide it would be useful. I have never undertaken such a division before. Plus, the thorns on the stems hurt!! Thanks!
I simply "hack" my ferns in half with trowel or shovel to divide. Plumosa ferns can take quite a bit of abuse, they can even stay outside year-round if temps don't fall below 32°F for prolonged periods. While they do enjoy shade, to much shade will keep them from blooming and from growing properly. I usually keep mine under a large Live Oak or under a flowering Cherry where they get light early in morning and late in afternoon.
As you can see by the detail in this pic, my Plumosas have absolutly no thorns. You may have a different variety of Asparagus Fern.
I am unable to find Plumosa Fern in the nurseries that i have visited. Can you let me know which nursery in Atlanta you purchased this fern ?
i have this same fern and its flowering just the same right now.... mine stays shaded most of the day and get direct afternoon light... and i have tons of thorns... they are mostly towards the bottom though... i have many strands on my fern that are 12-15 feet in length... i too would like to know where i could get more of this from a nursery... i am in sacramento, ca
Hi all, I have a quetion about fern seeds. Mine bloomed last year and made red seeds in fall. Does anyone know how to germinate the seeds? Do I need to soak or not? thanks, alday
Nice Picture, I just got a fern I was very interested to find out that it blooms. What a nice little surprise. :)
