Rough Maidenhair
Adiantum hispidulum
- Native to:
- Australia, Caroline Is., Chatham Is., China, Comoros, Cook Is., Ethiopia, Fiji, Guam, India, Jawa, Kenya, Kermadec Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Is., Palau, Philippines, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe
Poyt448 Peter Woodard
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Adiantum
- Species:
- Adiantum hispidulum
- USDA Symbol:
- ADHI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part 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:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–90 days
- Notes:
- Fern spores require consistent moisture and high humidity. Surface sow on sterile medium; do not cover as spores need light.