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