This fern is easy to recognize. The pinnules often look twisted or even withered and have yellowish veins through them, giving them a variegated appearance. This fern enjoys a glasshouse in cooler climates.
Adiantum raddianum ( Lady Fritz Maidenhair Fern )
A popular and attractive cultivar, this fern is a good example of the delicacy of beauty. It can have extremely weeping fronds with many pinnules which will strain the slender rhizome. Likes high humidity and good light. Thin rhizome, can […]
Adiantum raddianum ( Gympie Gold Maidenhair Fern )
Reproducing true to its type, this fern has triangular fronds with noticeably veined, wedge-shaped pinnules. New growth is red to brown. It is a pretty plant. From Queensland, Australia.
Adiantum raddianum ( Goldelse Maidenhair Fern )
This cultivar, with its attractively lobed pinnules on roughly triangular fronds, has been around since early in the century. It is sterile and can be reproduced by division of the parent plant only. Pinnules are heavily lobed. Arching frond can […]
Adiantum raddianum ( Fritz Luth Delta Maidenhair Fern )
This evergreen fern has light green fronds that arch downward, almost horizontally. Fronds often emerge pale green and darken with age. Best suited to temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, thus often used as a houseplant. It is very important that […]
Adiantum raddianum ( Fragrantissimum Dearii Maidenhair Fern )
A large, attractive cultivar that is quite variable in appearance. Typically with large triangular, dark green fronds and lobed pinnules. Spreads quickly. Also known as ‘Frog’s Foot’ or ‘Lawsonianum’.
Adiantum raddianum ( Feltham Beauty Maidenhair Fern )
This cultivar favors moist conditions and has an almost yellow tinge to it. It is an attractive medium-sized plant. Originated in London.
Adiantum raddianum ( Elegans Maidenhair Fern )
With black stipes and triangular fronds, this cultivar is best distinguished by its pinnules which are lobed and wedge-shaped. The fronds stand erect. Earliest known appearance last century in England. Often confused with ‘Triumph.’
Adiantum raddianum ( Double Leaflet Maidenhair Fern )
Delicate in appearance, this cultivar’s most distinguishing feature are its pinnules. They are deeply cut and are small. The fronds are narrow triangular shapes. Often mistaken for ‘Elegans’.
Adiantum raddianum ( Delta Maidenhair Fern )
This large fern features erect fronds and deeply lobed pinnules. The difference between it and the species is that the variety majus has a narrower frond and the lobing of the pinnules is deeper. Native to South America.
