As with most ferns, she likes a soak in the water. Check her frequently and water her if the top inch of soil is dry.
She’s happy enough in light shade, but loves bright, soft light. Harsh sun will scorch her leaves, so no sunbathing.
She loves moist air, so she’ll be very happy living in a bathroom. If that’s not possible, mist her every other day - she's worth the effort.
Botanical name
Adiantum hispidulum
Nickname
Adiantum; Rough maidenhair fern
Plant type
Fern, indoor
Air purifying
Yes
Plant height (including pot)
30-40cm
Pet/baby safe
Yes
Nursery pot size
12cm
This plant is native to tropical regions around the world. 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.
Did you know?
The scientific name comes from the Greek word ‘adiantos’, meaning ‘unwetted’, because water rolls off the leaves.
£10.00
Fits pots 12.5-14.5cm
From £4.00
£10.00
Fits pots 12.5-14.5cm
£12.00
Fits pots 15-17cm
£20.00
Fits pots 18-22cm
£10.00
Fits pots 12.5-14.5cm
£12.00
Fits pots 12.5-14.5cm
From £12.00
From £60.00
From £4.00
From £10.00
From £10.00
£24.00
Fits pots 12.5-14.5cm
£24.00
Fits pots 12.5-14.5cm
