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southern maidenhair

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Low Maintenance

Genus: Adiantum
Family: Pteridaceae
Common Names: black maidenhair, capillaire, dudder grass, Venus maidenhair, Venus's hair, maidenhair fern [2]

About this plant

A low-growing spreading fern with gently arching, twice divided elegant fronds supported on wiry black stems. Semi-evergreen in warm sheltered gardens or if grown as a houseplant

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen, Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamClaySandy

Neutral

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Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in a moist but free draining soil in partial shade. Makes an effective shady border edging in mild areas. Can also be grown as a houseplant.

Pruning

Can trim back any faded growth in winter if required or wait for new growth to start emerging in spring.

Propagation

Propagate by division or spores

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticPond MarginsBog GardenOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years