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title: "How to Water an Asparagus Fern"
description: "Asparagus ferns love moist soil and don't like to dry out. Discover different watering methods like over the soil, bottom watering, or a water bath to keep your plant thriving."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/asparagusfern"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:40.674Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:13:36.057Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to Water an Asparagus Fern

## How to water

Asparagus ferns love water and do not like to dry out. Feel the top soil: it should be moist but not wet when watering it again. Squeeze a bit of soil between your fingers - if water seeps out it’s still wet. There are several ways to water your Asparagus Fern. Choose a way that suits you the best.

**If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**  


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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Even if Asparagus Ferns love water, they don’t like to have their roots standing in water, so make sure your plant is planted in a pot with holes.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put your fern back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

> Asparagus Ferns love the perfect balance between wet and dry soil. They don’t like to dry out and they don’t want to be overwatered.  
> — Planta tip

## Ofte stilte spørsmål

### How do I know when to water my Asparagus fern?

You should water your Asparagus fern when the topsoil feels moist but not wet. If water seeps out when you squeeze a bit of soil between your fingers, it is still too wet.

### Is bottom watering good for Asparagus ferns?

Yes, bottom watering is a good method for your Asparagus fern. Fill the plant tray with water, ensure the soil is in contact with the water, and wait about 10 minutes for the soil to absorb moisture.

### Can Asparagus ferns sit in water?

Asparagus ferns do not like to have their roots standing in water, so you should always remove any collected water from the drainage tray after watering. Sitting in water can lead to overwatering and root rot.

### How do I give my Asparagus fern a water bath?

To give your Asparagus fern a water bath, fill a bucket with lukewarm water and lower the whole pot into it until the stem starts. Wait for the bubbling to stop, then lift the pot and let the excess water drain off.

### Should I only use bottom watering for my Asparagus fern?

Even if you primarily bottom water your Asparagus fern, it is important to also water over the soil occasionally. This helps to wash away accumulated salts and other minerals from the soil.

## How to water an Asparagus fern (Over the Soil Method)

1. Feel the top soil; it should be moist but not wet when you are about to water your Asparagus fern again.
2. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or putting the plant directly under a tap.
3. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.
4. If you used a tray, remove all collected water afterwards, as your plant should never sit in water.
5. If you watered under a tap, ensure water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting the plant back.

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