Adiantum raddianum

Pteridaceae

Delta maidenhair

Rhizomatous fern with a height and width of 30-45cm. Vigorous arching or pendulous fronds with purple-black stems supporting pale green and fan-shaped leaves.

Uses

Suitable for outdoors in a warm, moist and sheltered position, or as an indoor pot plant in a warm, moist position such as a bathroom.

Culture

Suitable for mild and warm climates, it grows well in semi-shaded and shaded positions. The soil or potting mix should be rich in organic matter, well-drained and kept moist. Frost sensitive. Remove dead fronds in autumn.

Propagation

Propagate from spores or by division.

Cultivars

'Fragrantissimum' syn. 'Fragrans'

 

Plant Health

Aphids, Mealy Bugs and Scale.

More info

Courses on growing Ferns are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Book: ‘Growing Ferns’ by John Mason is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/ Video: ‘Identifying Tropical Plants’ produced by Australian Correspondence Schools is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/

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