Maidenhead Fern (Adiantum)

Light

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) thrives best in bright indirect light, keep it away from sunny window sills as this will scorch the delicate leaves.

Watering

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) prefers their soil to be consistently moist, therefore you should water your Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) every couple of days during the growing season (March-September). Reduce watering from throughout the Winter.

Humidity

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) thrives in humid environments which is why an ideal position would be in a bathroom. Alternatively you can mist your Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) daily to boost humidity and keep the leaves healthy and hydrated.

Temperature

The best temperatures for Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) are between 15-21c. Keep away from draughts and sources of heat.

Fertilizer 

Feed your Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) monthly during the growing season (March -September).

Toxicity

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) is non-toxic therefore can live happily along side pets and small children.

Additional Care Information

Keep your Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) in good shape by cutting away any old stems at the bottom that are dying off. This will encourage new growth.

Troubleshooting

If your Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) leaves are turning brown and crispy this means there is not enough humidity. Mist daily or move your Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) to a bathroom where the extra humidity will give it a boost. Yellowing leaves indicates either over or underwatering. Check your watering schedule for the time of year and adjust accordingly. If the leaves of your Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) are turning pale this is a sign it is receiving too much direct light. Move it to a shadier place in the house.