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The Asparagus "Sprengeri" (Asparagus aethiopicus) is a herbaceous perennial angiosperm with scale-like true leaves called cladophylls. Cladophylls are small needle-like structures that grow mostly flat and linearly on the stem of the plant to form thorns. Asparagus aethiopicus is grown as an indoor plant in cooler climates, or as an ornamental garden plant in urban gardens, rockeries or in pots. Two cultivars are seen in cultivation, 'Sprengeri' is a scrambling form with sparser foliage, while 'Meyeri' has more erect stems to 70 cm (28 in) and denser foliage.