Diamond Maidenhair
Adiantum trapeziforme
- Native to:
- Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua
Oeropium
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Adiantum
- Species:
- Adiantum trapeziforme
- USDA Symbol:
- ADTR4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 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 humid, shaded environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires consistently moist conditions and high humidity.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI