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.
Adiantum capillus veneris ( Imbricatum Maidenhair Fern )
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.
Adiantum capillus veneris ( Banksianum Maidenhair Fern )
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.
Adiantum aleuticum ( Northern Maidenhair Fern )
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 […]
Adiantum aethiopicum ( Upside Down Fern )
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. […]
Adiantum aethiopicum ( Common Maidenhair )
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. […]
Adenium ( Adenium )
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 […]
Ada aurantiaca ( Ada Orchid )
An evergreen, epiphytic orchid, with 2 dark green, narrow leaves, 4 to 12 inches long. In spring, produces arching racemes of bright orange, bell-shaped flowers, 1 inch long. Use the smallest possible container, with epiphytic orchid potting soil, or grow […]
Actinidia polygama ( Silver Vine )
Actinidia polygama is a deciduous climbing vine reaching up to 15 feet in maturity. It gets its name from its long, dark green 6-inch leaves with silver tips. A very popular vine, primarily grown for the kiwi fruits, but also […]
Actinidia kolomikta ( Arctic Beauty Variegated Kiwi Vine )
Actinidia kolomikta has become a very popular vine, primarily grown for the kiwi fruits, but has attractive foliage. ‘Arctic Beauty’ has leaves 4 inches long, born in purple, maturing to purple, pink and green variegation. Clusters of fragrant creamy white […]