Adiantum capillus-veneris
DAINTY MAIDENHAIR FERN, VENUS'S HAIR
Pteridaceae-Adiantaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, NT, SA, New Zealand, Europe-W Russia, Russia, UK, North Africa, Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, SW Asia-Middle East, North America, Mexico, Central America

Other Botanical Names: Adiantum africanum, A. capillus, A. coriandrifolium, A. fontanum, A. michelii, A. modestum, A. paradiseae, A. pseudocapillus, A. remyanum, A. schaffneri, A. trifidum

Other Common Names: Southern Maidenhair, Black Maidenhair

 
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Adiantum capillus-veneris
DAINTY MAIDENHAIR FERN, VENUS'S HAIR
Pteridaceae-Adiantaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, indoors, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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