Rough Maidenhair Fern

Rough Maidenhair Fern Care

Adiantum hispidulum

What is the plant

Rough Maidenhair fern is a small plant from the Pteridaceae family. This widespread fern is found in Africa, Australia, Polynesia, Malesia, New Zealand, and other Pacific Islands. It grows in open ground and among stones. This greenie is easy to take care of, so pay attention, novice plant lovers!

Adiantum hispidulum has a creeping rhizome. The plant has dissected leaves that grow up to 5-7 inches (15-20 cm) in length. They are located on long petioles covered with small bristles. The leaf plate can be green or gray.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

8a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You should provide Adiantum hispidulum with regular and abundant watering. Drying out of the soil can cause the wilting and falling of leaves. It's best to lower your greenie in the container into standing water at room temperature and wait until the soil is soaked with moisture. Let the excess liquid drain. Reduce the amount of watering in winter.Adiantum hispidulum has a powerful root system, so the best container for it is a wide and spacious pot. We recommend using a vessel made of wood or ceramics without varnish coating. Remember to ensure your pot has drainage holes.
Pruning
Adiantum hispidulum does not need special pruning. However, you can remove dried, and dead leaves to help the plant cope with diseases and look more decorative.
Fertilizer
You should only feed Adiantum hispidulum in summer. Use liquid mineral fertilizers. You can add chalk to the solution with top dressing. Rough Maidenhair also enjoys some carbonates in the fertilizing mix!

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Sunlight
This leafy beauty prefers partial shade. It doesn't tolerate direct sunlight and may even die from sunburn. We recommend placing your fern next to a north-facing window.
Soil
The soil for Adiantum hispidulum should be loose, acidic, and rich in humus. You can transplant your fern at the end of March in a substrate made of humus, peat, sand, or leafy soil. Do not forget about the drainage layer! You can make the layer from expanded clay and coarse-grained sand. It should be no less than 2 inches (5 cm) thick.
Propagation
Rough Maidenhair fern reproduces both by dividing the rhizome and by spores. Place the spores taken from the tips of the leaves on top of the moist substrate. It's best to keep them in a mini-greenhouse with constant mild temperature levels.

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Temperature
In summer, the temperature indoors with Rough Maidenhair Fern should not rise above 72°F (22°C). In winter, maintain the plant at 60°F (15°C). Don't move your greenie around too much! It's also best to keep it away from heaters and drafts.
Fun fact
The name of this fern can be translated as "water-resistant" and originates from Greek.
Popularity
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