Common Maidenhair

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Native to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Australia, Azores, Bahamas, Baleares, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Comoros, Corse, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, DR Congo, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Greece, Guatemala, Gulf States, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kriti, Krym, Laos, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Lesser Sunda Is., Libya, Madagascar, Madeira, Malawi, Malaya, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, Niger, Nigeria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Rodrigues, Samoa, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sicilia, Sinai, Society Is., Socotra, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Transcaucasus, Trinidad-Tobago, Tubuai Is., Tunisia, Tü

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Pteridaceae
Genus:
Adiantum
Species:
Adiantum capillus-veneris
USDA Symbol:
ADCA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
50 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade,Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers calcareous soils often found near limestone

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Ferns reproduce via spores requiring specific humidity and substrate conditions; not typically grown from spore by home gardeners.