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Adiantum caudatum
Also Known As
- Tailed Maidenhair Fern
- Trailing Maidenhair Fern
- Walking Maidenhair Fern
Plant type
fern, groundcover
size
- H: 5"-12"
- W: 12"-60"
planting zones
- 7b-12
Adiantum caudatum plant details
Adiantum caudatum is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Adiantum caudatum
- Plant type: groundcover fern
- Plant family: adiantaceae, pteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 5 IN - 12 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adiantum caudatum
- USDA Zones: 7b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Adiantum caudatum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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