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California Maidenhair (Adiantum jordanii)

California Maidenhair (Adiantum jordanii) is a delicate fern with graceful, fan-shaped fronds and black stems, native to California and Oregon.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix of peat moss, loam, and sand is ideal.

Temperature

Moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil

Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix of peat moss, loam, and sand is ideal.

Temperature

Moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fronds

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyPteridaceae
  • genusAdiantum
  • speciesAdiantum jordanii
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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