It typically grows to 15-25 cm tall and up to 0.9 meters wide. The soft green fronds are triangular, with numerous fan-shaped segments on each frond, with black stems. The roots are rhizomatous. The whole plant forms a slowly spreading mat
The higher the humidity, the less effort you will have to make when pouring. If the humidity is low, the leaves should be sprayed with lime-free water daily. In order to find the right amount of water for the soil, you need a little exercise and a sure instinct, as the maidenhair fern prefers a constant moist, but does not tolerate waterlogging.
When fertilizing, you should be careful, because for the maidenhair fern less is more. Too much fertilizer causes more damage than using no fertilizer at all. In general, you should use a slightly concentrated liquid fertilizer for green plants. Make sure the soil is moist before fertilizing.