Maidenhair fern
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Maidenhair fern thrives in bright indirect light with consistently moist, well-draining soil and high ambient humidity — avoid letting the roots dry out completely. Place it away from air vents and drafts, and mist regularly or set the pot on a pebble tray filled with water to maintain the humidity it craves. With attentive watering and indirect light, this elegant fern rewards you with delicate, fan-shaped foliage on distinctive dark stems.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Moisture Drains From The Bottom; Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Never Soggy
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 12, 2022 by rene laurens (cc-by-sa)
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