- Botanical name: Adiantum pedatum
- Common name: Five-fingered maidenhair fern
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
The Adiantum genus is comprised of over 200 species. Commonly known as maidenhair ferns, they’re characterised by their delicate, finely divided foliage. Many species are native to warm, tropical areas, and so make good houseplants, though there are hardy species to grow outdoors, too.
Adiantum pedatum, commonly known as the five-fingered maidenhair fern, is a hardy, deciduous fern native to the forests of eastern North America. In spring, fresh green fronds emerge, contrasting with attractive black stems. It’ll grow to form a feathery clump that will combine well with other woodland plants like epimediums, uvularias and ferns. Adiantum pedatum grows best in a moist, fertile and humus-rich soil, in dappled to partial shade.
How to grow Adiantum pedatum
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Plant size
50cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp, deep
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Adiantum pedatum and wildlife
Adiantum pedatum provides shelter and habitat.
Is Adiantum pedatum poisonous?
Adiantum pedatum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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