Adiantum capillus veneris

Maidenhair Fern

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Delicate perennial fern with fan-shaped leaflets on slender black stems. Requires high humidity and indirect light. Sensitive to tap water minerals.
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Plant Details

Common Name Maidenhair Fern
Family Pteridaceae
Genus Adiantum
Species Capillus-Veneris
Origin Mediterranean Basin, Southern Europe, North Africa, Asia, Americas
Blooming Ferns reproduce via spores, not flowers
Leaf Color Light green to emerald
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration. Needs consistent moisture retention without waterlogging.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist using distilled, rain, or filtered water to avoid mineral buildup on roots. Mist frequently.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or deep shade. Direct sun scorches fronds immediately and causes browning.

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Fertilization

Diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during Spring/Summer active growth. Stop in Winter.

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Pruning

Remove dead or yellowing fronds at the base carefully to encourage new fiddlehead growth.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
200 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
300 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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