The softest and laciest of the asparagus is the asparagus fern, Asparagus setaceus. The extremely small leaves (or 'cladodes') are less than a quarter of an inch long. The tiny and mostly unnoticed ...

It might be high-maintenance, but this plant’s unique, feather-like leaves will leave you feeling light and airy Why will I love it? If you are looking for a challenge, try to keep an asparagus fern ...

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