Adiantum Pedatum "Maidenhair Fern" 14cmPot

Botanical Name: Adiantum pedatum
Common Names: Northern Maidenhair Fern, Five-fingered Maidenhair Fern, Maidenhair Fern

📌 Product Description

Adiantum pedatum, commonly known as the Northern Maidenhair Fern, is an elegant deciduous fern prized for its delicate fan-shaped fronds and graceful arching structure. The fine leaflets grow along slender dark stems, forming a distinctive circular arrangement that gives the plant a light, airy appearance.

This fern adds a refined natural texture to shaded gardens and indoor plant collections. Its delicate foliage creates a soft green display that complements woodland-style landscapes and decorative containers.

Although originally native to woodland habitats, this fern adapts well to humid indoor environments and shaded outdoor areas when kept consistently moist.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 30 – 60 cm
Spread: 30 – 60 cm
Growth Habit: Clump-forming deciduous fern
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Partial shade to bright indirect light
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil high in organic matter
Water:

• Keep soil consistently moist
• Avoid allowing soil to dry out completely
• Ensure good drainage

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.

Feeding: Apply compost or diluted fertiliser during spring for healthy growth.

Maintenance:

• Remove old fronds when they fade
• Maintain consistent moisture
• Protect from harsh direct sunlight

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Suitable for indoor growing or shaded gardens in mild South African climates
Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to heavy frost

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Elegant delicate foliage
• Excellent shade-loving plant
• Ideal for indoor greenery
• Adds soft texture to gardens
• Low maintenance with proper humidity

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Indoor decorative plant
✔ Shaded garden beds
✔ Woodland-style gardens
✔ Patio containers
✔ Fern collections