Venus

4 |25 Reviews

Maidenhair fern

Adiantum raddianum; Maidenhair fern, Venus' Hair fern

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  Most light conditions
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  Needs some love

• Venus likes...
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    Regular watering

    As with most ferns, she likes moist conditions. Check her frequently and water her if the top inch of soil is dry.

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    Medium light

    She’s happy enough in light shade, but loves bright, soft light. Harsh sun will scorch her delicate leaves.

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    Humidity

    She loves moist air, so she’ll be very happy living in a bathroom. If that’s not possible, mist her every other day.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Adiantum raddianum

  Nickname

  Maidenhair fern; Venus hair fern; Walking fern

  Plant type

  Fern, indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  30-40cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About Maidenhair ferns

  For more care advice about Venus, check out our complete guide to maidenhair fern care.

  Known as Maidenhair fern or Venus Hair fern for the way its delicate long leaves gently waft in the breeze, this plant is native to tropical regions around the world. It makes a very soft and elegant houseplant.

  It’s used to growing on rocks around waterfalls, which means it likes a large amount of moisture. It likes its soil gently moist and lots of humidity in the air. It’s a fantastic plant for a bathroom, where it can enjoy the regular steam. If it can’t live in the bathroom, mist it as often as you can. It will also thank you if you feed it with liquid fertiliser once a month in spring and summer.

  If you notice brown leaves at the bottom of the plant, don’t worry. New growth appears from the centre of the plant and old, lower leaves die off to make room. It’s just part of the plant’s life cycle. Any brown leaves can be carefully trimmed off.

  Because of its delicate nature and higher demands, we’d recommend this to more experienced growers. It’s not too difficult to care for, but it needs daily attention. It likes to be pampered a bit, but it’s worth it.

  Did you know?

  The scientific name comes from the Greek word ‘adiantos’, meaning ‘unwetted’, because water rolls off the leaves.

• Reviews
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  Marika

  I've had my maidenhead fern a while now. And I've kept it alive longer than a week, in fact 3 months..healthy plant when it arrived and touch wood still healthy now.

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  Beth

  Everything from patch was amazing however not suitable for bedroom environment

  

  Amy Apples

  Still alive!! Looking good in my bathroom

  

  Dorota

  It's so lovely! I hope I can make her last

  

  Rebecca

  I love this plant, its easy to look after and it perfect in the bathroom.

  

  Shane

  She’s my baby

  

  Lydia Griffiths

  Lovely plant

  

  Anne-Laure C

  This one is beautiful and works perfectly in my south facing bathroom. It likes the humid conditions and the non direct sunlight.

  

  Christopher Mcveigh

  Very pretty fern, recommended.

  

  Miriam

  Still got it! Never before have I been able to keep these ferns alive and I'm experienced!

  

  Gemma

  She’s quite temperamental but doing ok now that’s she’s chosen which rooms to likes

  

  Alison

  It is lovely but it is very delicate

  

  Susan McIlroy

  Excellent quality!

  

  Gayle Chapman

  Hard to keep happy but I can’t say they didn’t warn us

  

  customer 6753

  Had to get my bearings on where to put venus at first as she's a little delicate but once I got the right combo of bright not not too scorching, she's blooming lovely!

  

  Amanda

  Venus is having a rest according to your helpful advice I’m thinking it will come back to me please .

  

  Marika

  I've had my maidenhead fern a while now. And I've kept it alive longer than a week, in fact 3 months..healthy plant when it arrived and touch wood still healthy now.

  

  

  Leah

  Hard to keep alive

  

  Sarah Collin

  Lovely delivery cate fern looks great in the yellow hexagonal pot.

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