Adiantum raddianum
Adiantum raddianum, the Delta maidenhair fern, is one of the most popular ferns to grow indoors.[1] Its common name comes from its shiny, dark leafstalks that resemble human hair. The triangular fronds are semi-erect in the beginning then droop gracefully as they age and can be up to 12 inches (30 cm)[2] long by 6 inches (15 cm) wide.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Pteridaceae |
| Genus: | Adiantum |
| Species: | A. raddianum |
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This plant is hardy down to 5 °C (41 °F), so must be grown indoors in temperate regions. However it may be placed outside in a sheltered spot during the summer months.[3] It requires high humidity, well-drained soil, bright indirect light, and a fairly constant temperature.[1] The cultivars ‘Brilliantelse’ and ‘Kensington Gem’ have won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3][4]
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References
- Adiantum raddianum, Missouri Botanical Garden.
- Adiantum raddianum, NC Cooperative Extension.
- "Adiantum raddianum". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). RHS. 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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