Fern Adiantum aethiopicum ‘Maidenhair Fern’ Tas species
$20.00
Very hardy terrestial fern tolerant of dry and sunny conditions including coastal.
Sold in packets of 1000 spore.
Description
| Origin |
Tas & all Aust states, NZ, Africa |
| Form: |
Small creeping fern |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Height (typical): |
30-50cm |
| Width (typical): |
0.5 – 1.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Often very fast in spring. |
| Uses: |
Shrubberies, rockeries, ferneries, gully & |
|
creek bank filler. Indoor plant. |
| Soil type: |
Well drained, fertile & well watered soils |
| Position: |
Part to heavy shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Tolerates mild frosts |
| Wind hardiness: |
Wind exposure is the cause of most failures |
|
of this plant in cultivation. |
| Drought tolerance: |
not tolerant – often burns off in summer & re- |
|
covers with autumn or spring rain. |
| Flowering time: |
N/A |
| Pruning: |
Remove spent fronds. |
| Features: |
Very delicate appearance. |
|
You may want 2 plants to grow as an indoor – |
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one inside while the other regrows outside. |
