Quick Facts
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Height at Maturity: Under 3 Feet
Usage: Border Plants
Shipped As: Bare-root
Planting Zones: 3-8
Product Details
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Maidenhair Ferns are a collective group of plants with light green, feathery leaves in a unique fan-like pattern that is almost a perfect circle. They are easy to grow, kept in a moist environment, and not left to dry out. Their ease of care makes them a common choice for ground cover plants or indoor potted plants. They can reach 20 to 24 inches and live very long.
Maidenhair Ferns Foliage Is A Light Green-Gray Color
The leaves are light green-grey and soft to the touch. They are found in clusters on this plant. As they spread and cover a large area, they are best planted a couple of feet apart. They prefer part to full shade and like moist soil. The more moisture there is around them, the better they grow.
You will Find The Plant Near Wetlands
The moist soils it enjoys are often found near wetland areas and ponds. The plant will become dormant during drought but will return in the spring. Many homeowners love this type because they are versatile and can be grown outdoors or in.
This Plant Can Even Grow Indoors
These Ferns are a healthy Indoor fern option. These are very delicate types in the Cichorioideae family, which holds over two hundred species and is divided into a classification of the Pteridaceae. These closely related species can shed water without becoming wet. They carry tiny fronds and a delicate appearance associated with the hardy types that are not sensitive to cold, rather than tropical types. These related species can be healthy plants to keep indoors.
This plant typically grows along riverbanks and near hot springs. It likes to be consistently moist because it hates to dry out, even briefly. It is currently endangered in Australia and Canada. Many growers have successfully kept it in its active stage by placing it in a shady area or under a plant bench in the sunroom.
Botanical Latin Name: Adiantum
Common Name: Northern maidenhair fern
Sun Exposure: Part shade to full shade
Mature Height: 18 inches
Spread: 18 inches
Spacing: 1-2 feet apart
Growth Rate: Slow
Flowering Time: Non-flowering
How Long It Flowers: Non-flowering
Flower Color: Non-flowering
Soil Requirements: Loose, rich, well-drained potting soil
Pruning: Cut the stems at the base when leaves dry up or fall off
If you are interested in fern growing, this fern is worth considering. This group, fern, adiantum, has varieties like adiantum pedatum. The beautiful species name capillus veneris is accurate, referring to the fronds as fine, hair-like strands. It must have moist, well-drained soil and generally needs excellent drainage. Do not let this plant dry out. The Maidenhair Fern is perfect for creating that classic, delicate woodland look.
