Maidenhair fern
Adiantum raddianum · Family Pteridaceae
Also known as: adiantum, delta maidenhair, maidenhair
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 2 days
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
A bright bathroom or kitchen with steady humidity.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. No direct sun.
Watering
Never let it dry out; even once can crisp the fronds. Mist often.
About the plant
The maidenhair fern has fine, delicate foliage on dark stems and is a traditional sight in Brazilian homes. It is demanding: it needs constant moisture and does not forgive dry compost. In a pot it forms clumps of 30 to 40 cm.
Origin
Native to tropical America, including Brazil, where it grows on damp, shady banks.
What it likes
- Partial shade
- Compost that is always moist
- Humid air, as in bathrooms
What it dislikes
- Direct sun
- Dry compost
- Draughts
Did you know?
The genus name comes from Greek and means 'unwetted', because water runs straight off the leaves.
