Common Maidenhair
Adiantum capillus-veneris
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, 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, Great Britain, Greece, Guam, 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, Trin
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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
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
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:
- Spores germinate readily on moist, sterile potting mix with high humidity; no pretreatment needed.