Maidenhair Fern
Care
Lighting
Bright to light shaded spots with high humidity are welcome. Direct sunlight especially hot summer afternoon sun will cause leaf burn.
Soil
Mixes for container plants, vegetables or herbs can be used.
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet. Allow to max. dry to 60 % of the pots height before adding water.
Feeding
From spring to fall a half diluted standard liquid fertilizer can be given every month or second month. New bought or recently repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first year.
Temperature
Adiantum caudatum likes it warm and needs a minimum temperature of 15 °C (59 °F).
Propagation
By division or spores.
Profile
Scientific name
Adiantum caudatum
Common name(s)
Walking Maidenhair, Tailed Maidenhair or Trailing Maidenhair (Fern)
Family
Pteridaceae
Origin
South Eastern Asia
Height
15 to 30 cm
Toxic
No but not edible
Pteris cretica