Brittle Maidenhair Fern
Also known as
Rosy Maiden Hair Fern
Taxonomy
Adiantum tenerum
Adiantum
Pteridaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Brittle Maidenhair Fern
Water
How often to water your Brittle Maidenhair Fern
every 9
Brittle Maidenhair Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Brittle Maidenhair Fern in your home
a window
Brittle Maidenhair Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Brittle Maidenhair Fern in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Brittle Maidenhair Fern
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brittle Maidenhair Fern after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Brittle 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.
Sunlight Needs
Brittle Maidenhair Fern may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 š”.
Soil
Brittle 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.
Fertilizer
Brittle Maidenhair Fern grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Brittle Maidenhair Fern grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Brittle Maidenhair Fern
Brittle Maidenhair Fern
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
