Adiantum venustum | Himalayan Maidenhair Fern
DESCRIPTION
Adiantum venustum, or Himalayan maidenhair fern, is a delicate perennial native to the Himalayas, valued for its graceful, fine-textured fronds. It forms dense clumps of semi-evergreen, triangular fronds with fan-shaped leaflets on blackish stems, adding year-round greenery in milder climates. The fern thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-draining, organic-rich soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and rock gardens. In spring, it produces spore-bearing sporangia on the frond undersides, aiding propagation under suitable conditions. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal pruning to maintain its charm.
DESCRIPTION
Adiantum venustum, or Himalayan maidenhair fern, is a delicate perennial native to the Himalayas, valued for its graceful, fine-textured fronds. It forms dense clumps of semi-evergreen, triangular fronds with fan-shaped leaflets on blackish stems, adding year-round greenery in milder climates. The fern thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-draining, organic-rich soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and rock gardens. In spring, it produces spore-bearing sporangia on the frond undersides, aiding propagation under suitable conditions. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal pruning to maintain its charm.
DESCRIPTION
Adiantum venustum, or Himalayan maidenhair fern, is a delicate perennial native to the Himalayas, valued for its graceful, fine-textured fronds. It forms dense clumps of semi-evergreen, triangular fronds with fan-shaped leaflets on blackish stems, adding year-round greenery in milder climates. The fern thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-draining, organic-rich soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and rock gardens. In spring, it produces spore-bearing sporangia on the frond undersides, aiding propagation under suitable conditions. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal pruning to maintain its charm.
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Family: Pteridaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches tall
Width: Spreads slowly via rhizomes to form clumps
Foliage Color: Bright green
Flower Color: Does not produce significant flowers (fern)
Bloom Time: N/A
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Water Requirements: High; requires consistently moist soil
Maintenance: Low; remove old fronds as needed
Growing Zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: Does not have significant wildlife attractors
