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Southern Maidenhair Fern — Adiantum capillus-veneris
Southern Maidenhair Fern — Adiantum capillus-veneris
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Adiantum capillus-veneris
A delicate-looking native fern with fan-shaped green leaflets held on dark arching stems. It adds fine texture to sheltered, moist shade gardens.
Southern California growing guide
- Light: Part shade to shade. Protect from strong afternoon sun and drying winds.
- Mature size: Approximately 6–18 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide.
- Water & drought: Regular moisture is important. This fern is unsuitable for an unirrigated dry garden.
- Soil: Moist, well-aerated planting soil with drainage. Avoid letting the root zone dry completely.
- Growth: Produces successive leafy fronds during favorable growing conditions. Cold weather can cause winter dormancy.
- Habitat: Adds low vegetative cover to moist woodland-style planting. Ferns reproduce by spores and do not provide floral nectar.
- Maintenance: Snip damaged or dried fronds near their bases, protecting new growth. Monitor containers closely for drying.
- Landscape uses: Shaded banks, north-facing borders, sheltered raised beds and containers. Pair with plants that share its moisture needs.
Representative species photograph, not current nursery stock. Photo: Júlio Reis, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. No intentional image modifications.
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All plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.
Container sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.
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