Maidenhair Fern

Maidenhair Fern is a Non-Flowering Fern

Maidenhair Fern - Adiantum. Maidenhair Ferns are a collective group of ferns with light green, feathery leaves in a unique fan-like pattern that is almost a perfect circle. These ferns are easy to grow, provided they are kept in a moist environment and are not left to dry out. Their ease of care makes them a common choice for ground cover plants or indoor potted plants. These ferns can reach 20 to 24 inches and live very long.

Flower Form: There are many different types of maidenhair ferns available. The leaf stalk is thin, woody, and delicate. Some stalks are known to be a maroon color instead of green or brown.

Maidenhair Fern grows Best in the shade.

The leaves are light green-grey and are soft to the touch. The leaves are found in clusters on this fern. These ferns are best planted a couple of feet apart as they spread and cover a large area. These ferns prefer part to full shade and like the soil to be moist. The more moisture there is around them, the better they grow.

Maidenhair Fern survives indoors or out.

The moist soils it enjoys are often found near wetland areas and ponds. The plant will become dormant during drought but will return in the spring. Many homeowners love this fern because Maidenhair Ferns are versatile and can be grown outdoors or in.

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This Fern is a Healthy Indoor Fern Option. These are very delicate ferns in the Cichorioideae family that hold over two hundred species divided into a classification of the Pteridaceae. These closely related species can shed water without becoming wet. They carry tiny fronds and a delicate appearance related to the hardy ferns that are not sensitive to cold, rather than tropical ferns. These related species can be healthy plants to keep indoors.

This plant typically grows along riverbanks and near hot springs. It likes to be consistently moist because it hates to dry out, even for a short period; it is currently endangered in Australia and Canada. Many Growers have successfully kept the fern in its active stage by placing it in a shady area or under a plant bench in the sunroom.

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Botanical Latin Name: Adiantum

Common Name: Northern maidenhair fern, Common maidenhair

Sun Exposure: Part shade to full shade

Mature Height: 18 inches

Spread: 18 inches

Spacing: 1-2 feet apart

Growth Rate: Slow

Flowering Time: Non-flowering

How Long It Flowers: Non-flowering

Flower Color: Non-flowering

Soil Requirements: Loose, rich, well-drained potting soil

Pruning: Cut the stems at the base when leaves dry up or fall off