Adiantum venustum

Beautiful Maidenhair Fern

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Delicate tropical fern with fan-shaped leaflets on slender black stems. Requires high humidity, consistent moisture, and indirect light to thrive indoors without scorching leaves.
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Plant Details

Common Name Beautiful Maidenhair Fern
Family Pteridaceae
Genus Adiantum
Species Venustum
Origin Himalayas to China
Blooming Non-flowering, reproduces via spores
Leaf Color Dark green, glossy
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite for drainage and moisture retention

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity essential.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only. Direct sun will scorch delicate fronds.

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during growing season

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Pruning

Remove dead or brown fronds at the base to maintain appearance

Pest Control 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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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 81°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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