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Common name: "Maidenhair Fern"
Latin name:
Adiantum tenerum spp

Maidenhair Fern - Adiantum tenerum
Native to: Southern US, Central America & Northern South America
Growth habit:
A delicate and lacy upright fern usually not over 24" in height or width.
Flowers:
No 
Temps:
Normal indoor temps
Humidity:
Place on pebble tray.
Pests: Watch for scale.
Lighting:
Pictured Houseplant: 
6" Maidenhair Fern
Cultural information: There are over 250 delicate looking ferns in this family.

"Maidenhair Fern" is a bit difficult to grow in our dry environment... but it can be done. Place your fern in bright filtered light. Avoid abnormally warm areas. Keep the soil moist at all times... but not soggy. Place your plant on a pebble tray to help increase the humidity near your plant. Daily misting is very beneficial. Feed your "Maidenhair Fern" monthly while it is actively growing with a balanced liquid plant food. Feed bi-monthly while the plant is resting. Propagation is very difficult.

"Maidenhair Fern" is usually available in smaller containers ranging thru 4" and 6" pots along with 6" and 8" hanging baskets.

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