What other plant parents say
3.0 out of 5
Browns easily 37
Fast grower 16
Survivor 6
Pest magnet 6
Large, lush leaves 6
Pet friendly 5
Easy to propagate 1
Blooms easily 1
05/12/2021
Very pretty but I find it’s easy to over and also under water, it has a very small middle ground of what it likes and if you don’t get it right the plant will have a temper tantrum
Browns easily
05/11/2021
Hate it
Browns easily
Pest magnet
05/05/2021
She is finicky, but don’t give up on her! She bounces back, and watching her unfurl is magical.
04/26/2021
This gal is a beast of burden. I have her in the bathroom with high humidity and she is failing hard. Not fit for a beginner botanist.
Browns easily
03/25/2021
If you have a window in your bathroom, this fern is gonna love you. I have it in the patio for now since it’s not too hot/cold yet, but as much as it’s sprouting new stems, it gets crispy at the tips just as quickly. Also, misting plants do nothing, I wish people would stop giving that archaic advice.
Fast grower
Browns easily
03/23/2021
Needs optimal humidity and misting to survive
Browns easily
02/13/2021
Oh Maidenhair Ferns, where do I even start? This is like the “trophy” of all plants, if you can keep it alive.
The trick is it’s crazy sensitive to dry air. I think it’s because the leaves are so delicate and thin, and the stems are tiny, so it has difficulty pulling enough water from the soil during times of low humidity.
Very few plants need a humidifier, but this is the one that does I think - during winter or if you live in a dry climate. Misting won’t cut it because misting occasionally doesn’t do much for any plant (it’s like trying to use a match to heat a room).
Besides that, water frequently! It does well with relatively low-light conditions but should still probably be within 3-5ft of a window.
On the bright side, the tendrils if puts out are adorable.
Fast grower
Browns easily
02/12/2021
I’ve had this fern for a little over two months, and it has doubled in size! So far, so good.
I’ve been following the advice of Darryl Cheng aka HousePlantJournal - this fern does enjoy *some* sun! I have my maidenhair directly in an East facing window, and it seems to love the little bit of direct sun in the morning. Even in winter it has been consistently putting out new growth, and spores! I water it once or twice a week. Keep the soil moist, and you’ll have a happy fern. 🌿
Fast grower
Pet friendly
