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Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern)

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) is a graceful fern adored for its delicate, fan shaped leaflets and fine black stems. Thriving in moist, shaded environments, it brings softness and elegance to NZ gardens, patios, and indoor spaces. This charming fern creates a light, airy texture and looks stunning in pots, terrariums, and sheltered garden beds. Its year round beauty and gentle movement make it a favourite for refined, calming greenery.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Ferns
Height:50 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Shade
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku12708

How to grow Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) in NZ

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) grows best in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, free draining soil rich in organic matter. Choose a sheltered spot away from strong wind, direct sun, and sudden temperature changes. Keep the soil consistently damp, especially during establishment. Indoors, place it in bright filtered light with high humidity. This fern thrives in bathrooms, shaded patios, and protected garden beds across NZ.

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) care tips

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) needs consistent moisture and gentle conditions to flourish. Water regularly to keep the soil lightly damp and mist the fronds during dry periods to maintain humidity. Avoid exposure to strong sun, draughts, or dry indoor air. Remove old or damaged fronds to keep the plant tidy. Feed lightly in spring and summer with a gentle liquid fertiliser to encourage fresh, vibrant growth.

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) size spacing and growth rate

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) typically grows thirty to fifty centimetres tall and similar in width. When planting in groups, space plants about thirty centimetres apart. Growth is moderate, with the fern forming a soft, rounded clump over time. Once established, it becomes a long lived, dependable feature that brings airy greenery to shaded spaces indoors or outdoors.

Landscaping uses for Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern)

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) is ideal for indoor pots, terrariums, shaded patios, and sheltered woodland gardens. Its delicate fronds complement bolder shade plants such as peace lily, philodendron, and asplenium. Use it to soften hard edges, brighten dim corners, or add fine texture to fern groupings. It pairs beautifully with water features, moist rockeries, and shaded paths for a serene, calming atmosphere.

Why buy Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) from The Plant Company?

Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) from The Plant Company is grown with care to ensure strong root development, healthy fronds, and reliable performance in NZ conditions. Each plant is selected for vigour and premium quality. The Plant Company is NZs most trusted plant nursery and offers expert guidance to help your ferns thrive. Choosing this fern guarantees top grade stock that brings lasting elegance to shaded spaces.

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