Asparagus Fern

Also known as Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Lace Fern, Plumosa Fern. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS2 · IRRITANT

Asparagus fern is toxic to cats (S2 Irritant): the ASPCA lists repeated skin contact causing allergic dermatitis and berry ingestion causing vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea — and despite the name, it isn't a true fern at all.

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Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect

Waterevery 5–9 days

Humiditymedium

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