This fern has a tidy, compact growth habit. It has lobed pinnules and erect fronds. It grows well in the ground, enjoys a slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil and dislikes pot culture.

This evergreen fern, somtimes referred to Adiantum raddianum, has small, triangular-shaped leaves, gracefully attached to black-stalked fronds which grow to 2 feet tall. Fronds often emerge pale green and darken with age. Best suited to temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, […]

The fronds appear thinly populated because of the emaciated appearance of the pinnules. The pinnules are thin and have a shredded look. The stipes are erect, dark and smooth. Enjoys moist, cool environments.

This fern is an upright cultivar that has erect, black, shiny stipes and rachises leading to triangular fronds with well-spaced pinnules. The pinnules are not as cut as the species.

The most popular of this species’ cultivars, this weeping fern has graceful, full fronds full of elegant lobed pinnules. The pinnules are numerous and overlap on the fronds. Avoid dry conditions.

This fern is larger than the species. The fronds are erect, open and well-spaced, and the pinnules are wide and wedge-shaped with lobing. The stipes are erect, dark and shiny. Cold hardy.

Sometimes referred to as Adiantum pedatum subspecies aleuticum, this deciduous or semi-evergreen fern has kidney-shaped to broad and ovate leaves, gracefully attached to black-stalked fronds which grow to 30 inches tall. Fronds often emerge tinged with pink and darken with […]

This plant grows best in semi-shade but will grow in sun with adequate moisture. It’s found near rocks, water and open forests. Fronds are either arched or erect, and triangular. Shiny black stipes and fronds up to 15 inches long. […]

This plant grows best in semi-shade but will grow in sun with adequate moisture. It’s found near rocks, water and open forests. Fronds are either arched or erect, and triangular. Black polished stipes, fronds 8 to 20 inches and cresting. […]

This genus is technically made up of one species, but many argue that there are at least 5 separate species. This perennial succulent has swollen base resembling an elephant’s foot that narrows into a slender trunk. Irregular branching yeilds glossy […]