Adiantum Fragrans – Delta Maidenhair Fern

With its arching, wiry, black stems and delicate, pale green, triangular fronds, Delta Maidenhair Fern is everything you would want from an elegant fern. Often grown in terrariums where humidity levels are high. This is a charming and graceful fern that also works well in bathrooms and kitchens.

Adiantum raddianum Fragrans is also known as Adiantum cuneatum and Adiantum rubellum.

Horty Hints

Soften up! Hard water is harmful to this fern. Leave water out in a bucket for 24hrs to distil before watering.

Split-ends! Remove any damaged fronds immediately to encourage growth and maintain the general health of your Adiantum.

If your plant has dried out, cut back to about 1cm and leave in a warm, humid environment to regenerate new growth.

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light such as that filtered through a curtain, can cope in shade but may lose some of its vibrancy. Dislikes direct sunlight.

Watering

Delta Maidenhair Fern requires its soil to be moist at all times. Do not allow the roots to dry out.

Temperature

Average household temperatures: 16-24°C. Avoid draughts as these can create undesirable temperature changes.

Humidity

Delta Maidenhair Fern needs plenty of humidity, making it ideal for growing in a steamy bathroom or kitchen. Raise humidity by relocating and misting regularly. Lack of humidity will cause the leaves to dry and shrivel.

Feed

Liquid fertilizer can be applied in a weak solution during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

This is a slow-growing plant which can reach a height of 30 to 50cm indoors.

Toxicity

This plant is considered non-toxic. Safe for homes with small children and pets.

Origin

The Adiantum Raddianum Fragrans is a native of Brazil and Venezuela.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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