With black stipes and triangular fronds, this cultivar is best distinguished by its pinnules which are lobed and wedge-shaped. The fronds stand erect and are pale green, darkening with age. ‘Aemulum’ is an incorrect name for this plant. It is […]
Adiantum pedatum ( Japonicum Maidenhair )
This fern has pinkish or bronze new growth and lobed pinnules with erect fronds. This plant grows well in the ground, enjoys a slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil and dislikes pot culture.
Adiantum pedatum ( Asiaticum Maidenhair )
This plant has drooping fronds and lobed pinnules. It grows well in the ground, enjoys a slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil and dislikes pot culture. Plants may be deciduous in cold regions and difficult to grow in a hot climate.
Adiantum pedatum ( American Maidenhair )
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.
Adiantum cuneatum ( Delta Maidenhair Fern )
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, […]
Adiantum capillus veneris ( Scintilla Maidenhair Fern )
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.
Adiantum capillus veneris ( Mairisii Maidenhair Fern )
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 […]
