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Adiantum hispidulum 'Bronze Venus'

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 8b-12

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Adiantum hispidulum 'Bronze Venus' plant details

Adiantum hispidulum 'Bronze Venus' is an evergreen fern with bronze and green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - 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 hispidulum 'Bronze Venus'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: adiantaceae, pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adiantum hispidulum 'Bronze Venus'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Adiantum hispidulum ‘Bronze Venus’ is a tropical maidenhair fern with glossy fronds that emerge bronze-red and mature to dark green. Forms an upright clump of tufted fronds. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil which is moist but not waterlogged. Prefers bright, filtered sunlight and is excellent as a houseplant or in a seasonal container in a consistently humid space, such as a greenhouse. Protect from freezing temperatures!

Gardening facts about Adiantum hispidulum 'Bronze Venus' plant

How to Grow Adiantum hispidulum 'Bronze Venus'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

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  • even moisture - regular
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  • even moisture - regular
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  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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