Botanical Name: Adiantum species
Common Name: Maidenhair fern Type of Plant: fern: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping, fine textured, arching fern with fine black stems and delicate, fan-shaped leaflets Height to 18" Spread to 18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/outdoor prefers cool, moist conditions, dislikes hot dry weather Soil prefers a well-drained, heavily amended soil Hardiness some varieties are hardy outdoors (die back in cold) Morphology: Leaves finely divided, once or twice pinnate; leaflets often deltoid or fan-shaped, on slender black, wire-like stems Flowers none Fruit sori– small spots near margins of leaflets Propagation: spore, division Usage: hardy varieties are useful in moist, shaded gardens; tropical varieties are greenhouse specimens or patio plants; difficult plant to keep in the house Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering; do not allow to dry out, but do not waterlog soil Fertilizing slow release or half-strength fertilizer ever 2 months Pruning shear to ground in winter Pests/Diseases snails and slugs, hot winds can shrivel leaves Special Conditions/Other roots need good aeration; careful watering needed in large pots Origin: Tropical America, Asia Family: Polypodiaceae Notes: |
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