Adiantum Hispidulum

Botanical Name: Adiantum hispidulum Common Names: Rough Maidenhair Fern, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Palms, Ferns & Tropical Plant Habit: Clumping, Dense

Description: Attractive fern with shiny arching dark green fronds and pink new growth that grow in a clump. Great for containers, hanging baskets or in a part shade, sheltered position in the garden. Grows approx 60cm tall.

Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Semi Shade Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Well Drained

Family Name: Pteridaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Origin: Australia Container / Pot, Under Trees

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green, Pink Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: N/A Needs a light, sheltered position. Keep moist, will dry out quickly. Self watering pots Fruit: Insignificant are best. Feed with regular applications of diluted liquid fertiliser to keep plant looking it's best. When new growth begins in spring old fronds can be cut off. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Slow Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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