- Please plan delivery and receiving accordingly.
- Freezing temperatures can cause damage.
- Move the plant indoors during freezing weather to ensure continued blooming and thriving.
Description
Maidenhair ferns (Adiantium capillus-veneris) are delicate, popular ferns known for their fine-textured, fan-shaped leaflets on wiry, black stems, thriving in shady, moist environments with consistent watering but avoiding wet foliage. They are deer-resistant and used for woodland gardens, as houseplants, and historically for cough syrups, though they require humidity and consistent moisture, not drying out.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Fine, delicate, bright green fronds with fan-shaped leaflets on shiny, black or dark brown stems.
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming, spreading via rhizomes, with fronds often arching gracefully.
- Size: Varies by species, but generally 12-18 inches tall and wide.
Growing Conditions (Outdoor & Indoor)
- Light: Shade to part shade; avoid direct sun.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid letting them dry out, but don't keep them soggy.
- Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity, especially as houseplants.
- Wind: Shelter from strong winds to prevent damage.
Symbolism
A symbol of hidden wisdom, magic, and secret love in Victorian times.
Uses
- Ornamental: Popular houseplant for its delicate beauty, thriving in high humidity and indirect light.
- Air Purification: Helps purify indoor air, creating a healthier environment.
- Traditional Medicine: Used in ancient remedies for respiratory issues (coughs, bronchitis), hair/scalp conditions (dandruff), wound care, and fevers.
- Folklore & Art: Depicted in art for its ethereal beauty; used in floral arrangements for woodland or bohemian designs.
Cold Zone Awareness
Plant care
Caring for plants involves providing the right amount of light and water, ensuring proper soil and drainage, and performing regular maintenance like pruning and fertilizing.
For more information go to Plant Care
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
For information on plant toxicity visit the the following website Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants at ASPCA
This guide provides an estimate of pot and plant sizes, but the actual size of the plant you receive may vary.
POT SIZE: 2"
- Plant size: 2-4"
- Pot top: ~2"
- Pot height: ~1.5 to 2.3"
POT SIZE: 3"
- Plant size: 2-6"
- Pot top: ~3"
- Pot height: ~2.5 to 3.15"
POT SIZE: 4"
- Plant size: 5-10"
- Pot top: ~4"
- Pot height: ~3.2 to 3.5"
POT SIZE: 6"
- Plant size: 8-16"
- Pot top: ~6"
- Pot height: ~4 to 5.5"
POT SIZE: 8"
- Plant size: 12-24"
- Pot top: ~8"
- Pot height: ~6 to 7.5"
POT SIZE: 10"
- Plant size: 16-36"
- Pot top: ~9.2-10"
- Pot height: ~6.9 to 8"
