Adiantum hispidulum (Rosy Maidenhair Fern, Rough Maidenhair Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Adiantum |
| Species | hispidulum |
| Synonyms | pubescens |
| Category | Perennials, Ferns |
| Origin | Native to Africa, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Polynesia, Southern India, and the United States. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 9a or greater |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 15 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 to 40 |
| Height | 0.5 - 0.75 m |
| Spread | 0.4 - 0.9 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A plant with long, green fronds. Found in many tropical areas of the world. |
| Shape | Clump-forming. |
| Landscape | Container, house plant, and specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division. |
| Cultivation | Requires acidic, moist soil that is highly fertile. Grow under partial sun. Keep moist at all times. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Shaded rain forests and open rocky sites near open water. |
Photographs
Adiantum pubescens, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.