Australian Maidenhair. A very beautiful fern with pale green ‘fronds’ turning darker later. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 60cm. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Adiantum formosum
A very beautiful fern with pale green ‘fronds’ turning darker later
Additional information
| Generic | Adiantum |
|---|---|
| Species | formosum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Australian Maidenhair |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Pteridaceae / Adiantaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| 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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