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Adiantum sp., Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum sp.

Maidenhair Fern
Family: Pteridaceae
Origin: Central and South America
Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterOrnamental foliage

Adiantum is a genus of about 200 species of ferns in the family Pteridaceae, though some researchers place it in its own family, Adiantaceae.

Adiantum has slender black stems and delicate, triangular green fronds.

The plant likes higher humidity but should not be misted.

Species:

Adiantum aethiopicum

Adiantum balfourii

Adiantum henslovianum

Adiantum macrophyllum

Adiantum peruvianum

Adiantum platyphyllum

Adiantum raddianum

Adiantum tenerum

Adiantum tetraphyllum

Adiantum venustum


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