evergreen maidenhair

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A deciduous fern, almost evergreen in mild areas, with a thin, creeping rhizome, forming a mat to 25cm in height, with ovate fronds composed of many small fan-shaped segments, often turning an attractive rusty-brown in autumn and winter

Scientific classification

Species: evergreen maidenhair (Adiantum venustum)
Genus: Adiantum
Family: Pteridaceae

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Toxicity: Ferns
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of evergreen maidenhair

Distribution map

Afghanistan to China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of evergreen maidenhair

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evergreen maidenhair care guide

Maintain evenly damp soil and high air humidity, avoid standing water
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Maintain evenly damp soil and high air humidity, avoid standing water

Fertilizing

Half-strength fern fertilizer fed monthly through spring and summer months

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by spores

Growing

Outdoors grow in moderately fertile soil. Under glass grow in a mix of 1 part each of loam, medium grade bark, charcoal and lime chippings; 2 parts sharp sand; 3 parts leaf mould. Provide bright filtered light in medium to high humidity with good ventilation. When in growth apply a half strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Remove damaged fronds in spring

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