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.
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
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Scale Insects
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides