Brittle Maidenhair Fern. A very beautiful and graceful fern with delicate arching ‘fronds’ which are softly hairy when young. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 80cm. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Adiantum tenerum
A very beautiful and graceful fern with delicate arching ‘fronds’ which are softly hairy when young
Additional information
| Generic | Adiantum |
|---|---|
| Species | tenerum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Brittle Maidenhair Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Pteridaceae / Adiantaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| 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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