Maiden hair fern

Maiden hair fern Adiantum

What is the plant

Adiantum, the maidenhair fern, is a genus of about 200 species of ferns in the Vittarioideae subfamily of the family Pteridaceae, though some researchers place it in its own family, Adiantaceae.

The maidenhair fern is part of the Adiantum genus that includes over 200 varieties of ferns that grow around the world. The genus name is derived from the Greek word "adiantos," which means "unwetted," and is an apt description since the leaves of the maidenhair fern repel water. This plant has delicate fan-shaped leaf segments that are typically clustered on wiry black stems. Maidenhair ferns are known to grow in places where other plants typically don't—they can naturally be found on rock walls and in between rock fissures where the moisture from water seepage keeps them alive.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

15°C - 23°C

Hardiness zone

8a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Avoid watering from above, which can cause the moisture to splash onto the leaves of your ferns. instead, aim the water you give your ferns at the soil above their roots. it will trickle down into the root zone, where your ferns can absorb it and put it to use.
Sunlight
Light is an essential factor in maintaining plants. The rate of growth and length of time a plant remains active is dependent on the amount of light it receives. Light energy is used in photosynthesis, the plant's most basic metabolic process.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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Soil
Loose, light, humus soil is ideal for this plant.
Pruning
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
Temperature
These plants are best kept above 70°F. Do not expose them to cold drafts or temperatures below 60°F.

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Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Additional
All ferns love moisture and should be given humid conditions. In living rooms and family rooms, stand their pots on trays of damp pebbles or clay granules. Ferns also love being misted at regular intervals with tepid, soft water unless the humidity of the whole room is kept high through the use of a humidifier.
Popularity
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