Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum raddianum
Pteridaceae · Fern
Delicate fan-shaped leaflets on wiry black stems give this fern an airy, almost weightless look.
- · Never let it dry out completely.
- · Give high humidity — a terrarium or bathroom is ideal.
- · Cut back tired fronds to force fresh growth.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Partial shade to bright indirect light
- Water: High
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Fern
- Mature size: 1-2 ft tall · 1-2 ft wide
- Bloom season: Foliage only · None
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Indoors year-round
- Heat tolerance: Moderate
- Soil: Moist, humus-rich mix
- Growth rate: Moderate
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