Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum Raddianum Plant

Description

Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum Raddianum Plant

• Plant specification

  Common Name	Maidenhair fern, Delta maidenhair fern
  Maximum Reachable Height	2-3 feet
  Flower Colour	NA
  Bloom Time	NA
  Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

  Maidenhair fern Planting And Care

  Sunlight

  • It grows well in bright indirect sunlight.

  Soil

  • Soil should be well drain and porus.

  Watering

  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
  • Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

  Application of fertilizer

  • Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
  • During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

  Plant Protection

  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

  Don’ts

  • Do not overwater the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
  • keep away from the AC Vents.
  • Do not apply water on plant leaves.

  Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.

  • Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
  • Poke your finger into the soil, if it dry then apply water.
  • Keep the plant in indirect light.
  • Do not repot immediately after receiving it.

  Special feature of Maidenhair fern

  Maidenhair ferns are delicate plants with very small fronds and a lace-like appearance.

  It grows well in bright indirect sunlight.