This fern is so named because of its sagging look. It has pink to pale green new growth. The fronds are triangular and the downward-facing pinnules are well spaced on them.
Adiantum tenerum ( Red Victoria Maidenhair Fern )
This fern is quite small, rarely topping 12 inches in height. It does have large, lobed pinnules for its size arranged neatly on triangular fronds. New growth is pink. Similar to ‘Victoria’ except for new growth color.
Adiantum tenerum ( Pacific May Maidenhair Fern )
This cultivar features distinct pinnules that are deeply cut to produce finger-like lobes. The pinnules on mature plants can have dozens of lobes and thay fan out attractively on the thin triangular fronds. From Australia.
Adiantum tenerum ( Marsha’s Pride Maidenhair Fern )
This fern has full triangular fronds and pinnules that are lobed multiple times. It is large in size and has pale green to pink new growth. From Australia.
Adiantum tenerum ( Lathomi Maidenhair Fern )
A big semi-hardy fern that is close to the species. The fronds are triangular with lobed pinnules well-spaced but occasionally overlapping. New growth is bronze to pink.
Adiantum tenerum ( Lady M Lyalle Maidenhair Fern )
Much like ‘Farleyense’, this cultivar has triangular fronds that are open and well spaced with attractive pinnules. The pinnules are pale green and the plant weeps somewhat.
Adiantum tenerum ( Green Glory Maidenhair Fern )
This fern has simple, attractive triangular, airy fronds that are not overcrowded. The wedged-shaped pinnules are lightly lobed. This cultivar reproduces like the species. From Australia.
Adiantum tenerum ( Glory Fern )
Evergreen fern, usually infertile, that reaches 36 inches tall. Leaves are broad, deeply cut and fan-shaped. Drooping fronds have ruffled margins. When young, fronds are tinged with pink, maturing to light green. Best suited to temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, […]
Adiantum tenerum ( Ghiesbreghtii Maidenhair Fern )
This cultivar enjoys warmer climates, and is a prodigious spreader in the tropics. This is a smallish fern with attractive fronds. The pinnules can vary from wedge-like to diamond-shaped. new growth is pink. More commonly known as Scutum Roseum. From […]
Adiantum tenerum ( Brittle Maidenhair Fern )
Evergreen fern that reaches 24 inches tall to 36 inches wide. Leaves are mid-green and attached to dark brown to dark purple, almost black stalks. Similar to Adiantum raddianum, leaves are 1- to 3-pinnate, ovate and deeply cut and hairy […]
