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title: "I got this asparagus fern propagation from a colleague; she separated…"
description: "I got this asparagus fern propagation from a colleague; she separated the parent plant into sections. Does this appear to be growing the way it should? It is…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/I5WYHahglqSbuAHkjEhxvl"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Lyds and Leelees Mum"
published: "2026-08-18T21:25:23.207743Z"
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# I got this asparagus fern propagation from a colleague; she separated…

_Posted by Lyds and Leelees Mum on 2026-08-18_

I got this asparagus fern propagation from a colleague; she separated the parent plant into sections. Does this appear to be growing the way it should? It is so long and leggy but it's about a foot from a south facing window and gets plenty of light without burning as far as I can tell. I just expected it to be fuller I think.

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## 3 comments

### Mel 🌸 🪴 commented on 2026-08-19

I would cut it back. It will help it to bush out a bit. They love full sun.

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#### Lyds and Leelees Mum replied on 2026-08-19

Thank you! That one is beautiful!

#### Mel 🌸 🪴 replied on 2026-08-19

Thank you! I started this one back in the Spring. I just trim back the longer ones periodically. It has just gotten thicker and thicker.

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