True Maidenhair Fern. A very beautiful and graceful fern with delicate arching pale green ‘fronds’. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 60cm. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Adiantum capillus-veneris
A very beautiful and graceful fern with delicate arching pale green ‘fronds’
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Adiantum |
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Species | capillus-veneris |
Varietry | |
Common Name | True Maidenhair Fern |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 50cm |
Family | Pteridaceae / Adiantaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Keep permanently moist |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Remove any dead or diseased wood |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Scale |
Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Division |
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