Fire Asparagus (Asparagus Lignosus) is a perennial shrub in the Asparagaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
A spiny shrublet native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa, known for its thorny, spreading stems and needle-like cladodes.
Fire Asparagus
Asparagus Lignosus
A spiny shrublet native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa, known for its thorny, spreading stems and needle-like cladodes.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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