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Pacific Maidenhair Fern

3.3 out of 5 (15 experiences)

Browns easily

Fast grower

About Pacific Maidenhair Fern

Pacific Maidenhair Fern is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as browning easily and a fast grower with a whopping 1451 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Pacific Maidenhair Fern likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Adiantum raddianum

Genus

Adiantum

Family

Pteridaceae

Order

Polypodiales

Also known as

Delta Maidenhair Fern

How to care for Pacific Maidenhair Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Pacific Maidenhair Fern

Pacific Maidenhair Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Pacific Maidenhair Fern in your home

Pacific Maidenhair Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pacific Maidenhair Fern in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pacific Maidenhair Fern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pacific Maidenhair Fern: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pacific Maidenhair Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Pacific Maidenhair Fern can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Pacific Maidenhair Fern →

Common Pacific Maidenhair Fern Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Pacific Maidenhair Fern prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pacific Maidenhair Fern Water Frequency →

Pacific Maidenhair Fern Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pacific Maidenhair Fern may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Pacific Maidenhair Fern Light Requirements →

Pacific Maidenhair Fern Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Pacific Maidenhair Fern is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Pacific Maidenhair Fern enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Pacific Maidenhair Fern Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Pacific Maidenhair Fern is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Pacific Maidenhair Fern →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pacific Maidenhair Fern →

💩 Fertilizer

Pacific Maidenhair Fern grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pacific Maidenhair Fern →

🌎 Native Region

Pacific Maidenhair Fern is native to Worldwide.

🌸 Flowers

Pacific Maidenhair Fern does not flower.

Pacific Maidenhair Fern Flowers →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Pacific Maidenhair Fern is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Pacific Maidenhair Fern →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pacific Maidenhair Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Pacific Maidenhair Fern Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

Pacific Maidenhair Fern can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Pacific Maidenhair Fern →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pacific Maidenhair Fern, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Pacific Maidenhair Fern

Pacific Maidenhair Fern

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Browns easily 8

Fast grower 6

Large, lush leaves 4

Survivor 3

Pest magnet 1

@@oceanbacon

5 Plants

136 XP

Sacramento, CA

01/17/2022

my first houseplant. WHEW. i love her, as all plants have personalities. i certainly don’t REGRET buying her because it’s made every other plant i’ve gotten seem very easy in comparison.

These plants are gorgeous if you’re a fern lover like me. They do very well in bathrooms as long as they have windows, and they thrive in humidity. i’ve found that watering once a week works well, and that they love bright, indirect light.

i’m pretty strapped for humidity because my bathroom has no window, so i have her near my dishwasher which releases steam as it washes, and it seems to work okay temporarily, but once i get a humidifier for my room, i’ll bring her into the rest of the gang

TLDR;
sort of a diva plant. would reccomend for someone with a little experience.
grow sorta fast in good humidity and bright indirect light. Don’t overwater but don’t overthink it like i did lol. (watering once to twice a week is my recommendation). very sweet-personality plant.

Browns easily

Fast grower

Pacific Maidenhair Fern plant photo by @oceanbacon named Noodle on Greg, the plant care app.

@Rachel

2 Plants

138 XP

12/07/2021

Just don’t.

Pacific Maidenhair Fern plant photo by Rachel named Elle on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Kace

78 Plants

14,120 XP

10/16/2021

The most fickle plant I’ve ever had. We almost lost her but she’s slowly coming back. Really hoping to survive the winter.

Browns easily

Pacific Maidenhair Fern plant photo by @Kace named Maidenhair Fern on Greg, the plant care app.

@@tessasplants

35 Plants

728 XP

10/08/2021

Maidens hair is very hard to grow so I’m trying my best with this one

Large, lush leaves

Pacific Maidenhair Fern plant photo by @tessasplants named Pepper on Greg, the plant care app.

@Nicola

6 Plants

77 XP

Mexborough, England

09/27/2021

It’s so difficult to keep alive!

Needs constant moisture & sunlight.

Large, lush leaves

Pacific Maidenhair Fern plant photo by Nicola named Bob on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Happyplantlife

4 Plants

439 XP

Eastvale, CA

09/21/2021

I love how delicate it looks. The bright green leaves and dark delicate brown stems. It’s so dainty.

Pacific Maidenhair Fern plant photo by @Happyplantlife named Dainty on Greg, the plant care app.

@@owenwist

29 Plants

684 XP

Deposit, NY

08/11/2021

Yellows quickly if not watered all the time, and very fragile

Fast grower

Pacific Maidenhair Fern plant photo by @owenwist named Miley on Greg, the plant care app.

@@chungkim

10 Plants

406 XP

06/18/2021

Lush, cute, likes cooler temp

Fast grower

Browns easily

Pacific Maidenhair Fern plant photo by @chungkim named Your plant on Greg, the plant care app.

@@lucia

34 Plants

802 XP

05/06/2021

very picky and requires water often but also is prone to fungus gnats. it’s definite not a beginner friendly plant. as u can see in this picture i’ve had to cut everything back as it browned out and all i have left is a small baby plant.

Pest magnet

Browns easily