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Name: Arlene Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)          pirl Oct 24, 2014 9:12 PM CST |
| The tag is old and part has fallen off but it does say that it's Pony Tail Fern. Is that true? Is that how it's listed on the Database? Thanks for any help you can give me. |
Name: Paul Utah (Zone 5b) Grandchildren are my greatest joy.             Paul2032 Oct 24, 2014 9:28 PM CST |
| Asparagus densiflorus I think....commonly called asparagus fern here. Pony Tail may be another common name. Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah |
Name: Jay Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)          Horntoad Oct 24, 2014 9:37 PM CST |
| Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers') I found one site for Ponytail Fern that has the cultivar name 'Meyersii'. It says "The ponytail fern (Asparagus densiflorus "Meyersii"), often called foxtail or cat-tail fern, is actually a member of the lily family. " http://homeguides.sfgate.com/c... wildflowersoftexas.com texasnatureonline.com |
Name: Arlene Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) pirl Oct 24, 2014 10:03 PM CST |
| I appreciate the help. Here's the part that does not apply to the plant I have: The plant's thorny, tapered stems... I am used to the thorny stems of asparagus fern but this doesn't have that feature. Perhaps Jay's ID is perfect! http://www.indoor-gardener.com... |
Name: Arlene Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) pirl Oct 24, 2014 10:04 PM CST |
| Thanks, Paul and Jay! |
Name: Jean Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a)   Moonhowl Oct 24, 2014 10:10 PM CST |
That is the exact link I was copying for you Arlene.  http://www.indoor-gardener.com... |
Name: Donald Eastland county, Texas (Zone 8a)    needrain Oct 25, 2014 6:58 AM CST |
| I know it as 'Meyersii', but usually hear it called 'Fox Tail Fern'. Heard a lady from Houston call it 'Bottle Brush Fern'. Unlike the other Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri', it does not have the nasty little thorny spines on the stems. A photo of Meyersii:  For comparison, here's a photo of Sprengeri which does have the spiny stems:  Donald |
Name: Arlene Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) pirl Oct 25, 2014 7:29 AM CST |
| Thanks, Jean! Donald - thanks for the photos and the ID help. I remember the typical asparagus fern from the 70's and those nasty thorns. I will enter it as the Foxtail Fern and next year I'll give it more light and re-pot it. |
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