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Looking to buy maidenhair fern online? You’ve come to the right place. Our New Zealand nursery makes it easy to add the delicate beauty of maidenhair ferns to your indoor plant collection or shady garden corners. Valued for their airy fronds and soft, lush texture, maidenhair ferns are a timeless favourite for homes and landscapes alike. Whether you’re a seasoned plant enthusiast or just starting out, shopping for maidenhair ferns online lets you enjoy the elegance of these ferns without leaving home. Our locally grown selection thrives in New Zealand’s climate and arrives healthy, robust, and ready to enhance your living spaces.

Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) growing as a topiary hedge.

Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)

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Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) is a vigorous, hardy NZ native climber or groundcover. It features wiry, twining stems and small, glossy green leaves that create dense coverage. Growing up to 4 m wide and 2 m high, it’s perfect for fences, banks, or walls. Pohuehue tolerates wind, salt spray, and dry conditions once established.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Arches, Banks, Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Topiary, Walls
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
A Ginkgo biloba 'Little Weeper' tree in a mixed planting.

Ginkgo 'Little Weeper'

Ginkgo 'Little Weeper', commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree, is grown for its colourful foliage and weeping growth habit. This deciduous tree has distinctive, fan-shaped, rich green leaves that are held on branches that are carried with a gentle arch. The leaves turn bright yellow in autumn before falling, forming a golden carpet around the tree.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Colourful Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow, autumn foliage.
Ginkgo 'Fastigiata'

Ginkgo 'Fastigiata' is a narrow, upright form of the Maidenhair Tree, ideal for smaller spaces or formal plantings. It grows to around 10 to 12...

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An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.
Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern or Pikopiko Fern, is a popular NZ native prized for its lush, arching fronds and...

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A colourful Ginkgo biloba specimen tree with yellow, autumn foliage.
Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree, is a deciduous tree grown for its form, foliage, and rich autumn colours. It produces...

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Strelitzia 'Mandelas Gold'

Strelitzia 'Mandelas Gold' (Yellow Crane Flower) is a striking evergreen perennial prized for its vivid yellow flowers and bold tropical foliage. The...

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

Podocarpus gracilior (Fern Pine) is an elegant evergreen tree valued for its fine textured foliage, graceful form, and versatility in the landscape...

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Azalea 'Asawa' white and purple flower.
Azalea 'Asawa'

Azalea 'Asawa' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its masses of vibrant flowers and compact growth habit. This attractive shrub produces an...

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Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine)

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) is a compact, upright evergreen conifer prized for its dense, dark green foliage and naturally tidy growth...

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Large Jacaranda mimosifolia tree with blue flowers.
Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda)

Jacaranda mimosifolia, commonly known as the Blue Jacaranda tree, is a tropical-looking tree that is widely planted because of its beautiful and...

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Adiantum hispidulum (Rough Maidenhair Fern) with slender, green fronds.
Adiantum hispidulum (Rough Maidenhair Fern)

Adiantum hispidulum, commonly known as the Rough Maidenhair Fern or Rosy Maidenhair Fern, is a NZ native that features short and showy fronds. Young...

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Adiantum cunninghamii ferns with short fronds bearing small, green leaves.
Adiantum cunninghamii (New Zealand Maidenhair Fern)

Adiantum cunninghamii is a graceful NZ native maidenhair fern prized for its finely divided fronds and soft, airy appearance. With delicate leaflets...

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Adiantum formosum fern in a shade garden and featuring slender, green fronds.
Adiantum formosum (Giant Maidenhair Fern)

Adiantum formosum (Giant Maidenhair Fern) is a striking fern admired for its tall, elegant fronds and delicate leaf structure held on fine black...

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Adiantum aleuticum ferns growing as a cluster and featuring lush,green foliage.
Adiantum aleuticum (Five-Finger Fern)

Adiantum aleuticum, commonly known as the Western Maidenhair Fern or Five-Finger Fern, carries attractive, soft, mid-green foliage. The new fronds...

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Adiantum 'Lime Green' lush and elegant, lime-green foliage.
Adiantum raddianum 'Lime Green'

Adiantum raddianum 'Lime Green' is a vibrant maidenhair fern loved for its fresh lime coloured fronds and fine black stems. This striking foliage...

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Davallia fejeensis fern.
Davallia fejeensis  (Rabbits Foot Fern)

Davallia fejeensis is a distinctive fern admired for its finely cut fronds and furry rhizomes that cascade beautifully over pots and ledges. Popular...

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Davallia mariesii fern with elegant, green fronds.
Davallia mariesii (Squirrels Foot Fern)

Davallia mariesii is a beautifully delicate fern recognised for its finely cut fronds and decorative furry rhizomes that drape elegantly over pots...

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Asplenium nidus-avis fern in a native reserve and featuring long, green fronds.
Asplenium nidus avis (Birds Nest Fern)

Asplenium nidus avis is a bold bird nest style fern known for its wide glossy fronds that radiate from a central rosette. Its architectural form...

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Adiantum raddianum plant in a pot with elegant, green foliage.
Adiantum raddianum

Adiantum raddianum (Delta Maidenhair Fern) is a refined fern cherished for its delicate, triangular fronds and fine black stems that create a soft...

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Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair fern) with fine and elegant, green foliage.
Adiantum aethiopicum

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) is a graceful fern adored for its delicate, fan shaped leaflets and fine black stems. Thriving in moist...

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Adiantum venustum fern growing in a garden.
Adiantum venustum

Adiantum venustum (Himalayan Maidenhair Fern) is a graceful fern admired for its delicate, lace like fronds and fine black stems that create soft...

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Davallia solida (Rabbit Foot Fern) plant with lush, green fronds.
Davallia solida (Rabbits Foot Fern)

Davallia solida (Rabbit Foot Fern) is a charming fern recognised for its soft, lacy fronds and furry rhizomes that creep gracefully over the soil...

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Asplenium 'Southern Belle' fern with lush, green fronds.
Asplenium 'Southern Belle' (Chicken Fern)

Asplenium Southern Belle is an elegant fern admired for its glossy arching fronds and symmetrical rosette form. It thrives in shaded NZ gardens and...

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Asplenium lamprophyllum small ferns growing on a bank.
Asplenium lamprophyllum

Asplenium lamprophyllum is a striking NZ native fern admired for its glossy fronds and graceful arching habit. Its fresh green colouring and layered...

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Polystichum rigens (Stiff Bears Paw Fern)

Polystichum rigens is an attractive fern valued for its neat, upright fronds and strong evergreen to semi evergreen foliage. The finely divided, deep...

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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same...

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Platycerium bifurcatum Netherlands (Elkhorn Fern)

Platycerium bifurcatum 'Netherlands' is a striking ornamental fern admired for its dramatic antler shaped fronds and unique architectural form...

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Doodia australis (Rasp Fern)

Doodia australis is a hardy evergreen fern admired for its fresh bronze red new fronds that mature to rich green, creating year round texture and...

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Large Asplenium Maori Princess in an orange pot with lush, green foliage.
Asplenium 'Maori Princess' (Chicken And Hen Fern)

Asplenium ‘Maori Princess’, also known as the Mother Spleenwort Fern, is a striking NZ native fern featuring glossy, dark green fronds with a...

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Doodia aspera (Prickly Rasp Fern)

Doodia aspera is an attractive evergreen fern valued for its finely divided fronds and colourful bronze red new growth that gradually matures to deep...

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Nephrolepis Mini fern in a pot.
Nephrolepis Mini (Mini Boston Fern)

Commonly known as the Mini Boston Fern, this is a popular indoor plant owing to its ease to grow and attractive foliage. It produces lush foliage...

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Cyathea cunninghamii tree ferns.
Cyathea cunninghamii (Slender Tree Fern)

Cyathea cunninghamii, commonly known as the Gully Tree Fern, produces a tall and slender, brown trunk and can grow up to 15 m tall with a spread of 6...

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Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)

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Why Choose Maidenhair Ferns?

Maidenhair ferns are cherished for their unique, fan-shaped leaflets and refined appearance. They bring a light and graceful feel to any room, making them perfect for bright bathrooms, shaded plant shelves, or as an accent in outdoor gardens. With consistent moisture and protection from harsh sun, these ferns remain lush and vibrant year-round. Their beauty is matched by versatility—maidenhair ferns are well-suited for terrariums, pots, and understories in shaded garden beds.

Our Selection of Maidenhair Ferns

When you buy maidenhair fern online from us, you’ll find a diverse collection including classic and rare varieties. If you’re searching for a true New Zealand native, Adiantum cunninghamii (New Zealand Maidenhair Fern) is an excellent choice for adding a touch of wild beauty to local gardens or native plantings. For something striking and textured, Adiantum hispidulum (Rough Maidenhair Fern) offers rugged charm as a container specimen or border plant. Prefer a dramatic display? Adiantum formosum (Giant Maidenhair Fern) features bold, arching fronds that create a lush focal point.

Not sure which variety to choose? Explore the feathery spread of Adiantum aleuticum (Five-Finger Fern) for a unique look, or consider the equally stunning Davallia fejeensis (Rabbits Foot Fern) for its velvet-textured rhizomes and lush foliage.

How to Care for Maidenhair Ferns

Caring for maidenhair ferns is straightforward with a little attention to their needs. They prefer bright, indirect light and consistently moist (but not soggy) soil. A humid spot is ideal—think bathrooms, kitchens, or a shaded area outdoors. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch delicate fronds. Maidenhair ferns benefit from rich, well-draining potting mix and occasional feeding during the growing season. With gentle care, your fern will continue to flourish and bring you joy.

Why Buy Maidenhair Fern Online From Us?

We’re proud to offer top-quality maidenhair ferns that are grown and acclimated locally. When you buy maidenhair fern online from our nursery, you’ll receive healthy plants supported by expert advice and a commitment to sustainability. Our convenient online shop and home delivery service make greening your space effortless, every time.

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