{"product_id":"fern-foxtail","title":"Fern Foxtail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxtail Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sprenger asparagus (Asparagus aethiopicus 'Sprengeri') is a popular, non-true fern known for its fine, feathery foliage, often used in hanging baskets and containers for its cascading, lush texture. Native to South Africa, it features arching stems with needle-like\u003cbr\u003eleaves (cladophylls) and produces small white flowers followed by bright red berries that attract birds. It thrives in bright, indirect light and welldrained soil, but can be invasive in some areas due to its prolific seed production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine, bright green, needle-like foliage on arching stems; produces small white flowers and red berries.\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cstrong\u003e Growth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spreading, mounding, and cascading; can reach 1-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine and airy, providing contrast to broader-leafed plants.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eThorns\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stems can be spiny, so caution is needed when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright, indirect light; tolerates partial shade but too much shade can cause yellowing.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy. It has water-storing tubers, making it somewhat drought-tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained, rich soil is ideal.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: USDA Zones 9–11; grown as a houseplant or annual in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":50170964640021,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gallon","offer_id":50170964672789,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/6834\/1525\/files\/106.jpg?v=1789393791","url":"https:\/\/discountplantsdirect.com\/products\/fern-foxtail","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}