How to grow Northern Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum pedatum

Dappled Sun
OR
Partial Sun
High

The plant needs very little care. In cool summer climates, water every 2 weeks will suffice; in hot summers it likes moist soil, as long as it is well drained.

Transplanting Northern maidenhair fern

Plant in moist well drained humus rich soil in part sun to dappled sun.

As Northern maidenhair fern is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

How long does Northern maidenhair fern take to grow?

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Northern maidenhair fern Etymology

The genus name adiantum come from the Greek “not wetting”, due to the ability of the foliage to shed water.

Other names for Northern maidenhair fern

Five-finger fern, Five-fingered maidenhair, American maidenhair

Adiantum pedatum var. kamtschaticum, Adiantum boreale, Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum, Adiantum pedatum var. glaucinum