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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 7. Evergreen. Deeply cut foliage brown stalks

Gardening facts about Adiantum caudatum plant

How to Grow Adiantum caudatum

  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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