Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum spp.

Maidenhair Fern Plant 

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum spp.) is a fern growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, with slow growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring shade and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.


Picture illustrating Maidenhair Fern plant

Habit

 Fern

Height

0.3 to 0.6 m

Growth

Slow 

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Shade

Shade

Moisture

High

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Worldwide

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

18°C to 25°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 80%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

0.2 to 0.4 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 6.5

Soil EC

0.4 to 0.8 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

1 to 2 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

4:03:02

life Span

5 to 8 years

Health Benefits

Ornamental, Air-purifying

Common Diseases and Remedies

Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Scale Insects

Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue

Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil

In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
Holly Fern
Cyrtomium falcatum