Adiantum pedatum
American Maidenhair Fern
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American Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) - Description
Adiantum plants are mostly of tropical origin and some are Western natives. They all form spreading climps over time with thin, dark, wiry stems. The fronds tend to be finely cut and the leaflets are mostly bright green, fan shaped. These plants need steady mosture and rich organic soil. A. pedatum are the Eastern equivalent of A. aleuticum, with similar fronds and shiny back stems.
American Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) - Growth
Grows well under the canopies of trees as they do best with partial to full shade. Many Maidenhair Ferns die back and go dormant in the winter.
American Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) - Planting
Although Maidenhair Ferns can be propagated by spores, they are more often propagated by dividing the creeping rhizomes (underground stems). The rhizomes should be divided in early spring, just as they emerge. Plant the rhizome just below the surface of the soil in shade or partial shade.
American Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) - Pest
Susceptible to snails and slugs.
American Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) - Interesting facts
Adiantum comes from the Greek, meaning "not able to wet", referring to the fronds' ability to shed water.
American Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) - Soil and irrigation
Like many ferns, Adiantums need ample water. Does best in soils rich with organic matter.
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