Mature Maidenhair Fern Growing
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Landscape Maidenhair Fern

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  • Beautiful, Easy Fern
  • Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
  • Average Watering Needs
  • Mature Height 12-18 Inches
  • Mature Spread 12-18 inches
  • Pet Safe
  • Growing Zones 8 - 10

With its feathery green foliage, the Maidenhair Fern is ideal for brightening up a shady spot. Botanically known as Adiantum pedatum, the Maidenhair Fern can also be grown as a houseplant. Being a shade-loving perennial, this deciduous fern rarely grows beyond 2.5 feet high, which makes it ideal for any tricky, dark spots. Its ornamental green fronds can even be pink when young and contrast perfectly against its black wiry stems.

The Maidenhair Fern is suitable for growing in zones 3 to 8 and is native to the forests of Northeast America. As a clump-forming fern, it is perfectly matched for growing with other shade-loving perennials and woodland plantings. Whether grown on its own or in a group, the Maidenhair Fern will add texture and interest to any shaded area. 

Maidenhair Fern Care

As a native woodland plant, it is no surprise that this fern prefers to be grown in a shaded and moist location. It thrives in fertile soil and will benefit from mulching with leaf mold around the root zone. Although able to tolerate some partial sunlight, too much sun can cause the fronds to brown and dry out. When grown in a suitably fertile soil, extra fertilization is not usually necessary. As it prefers moist soil, regular watering throughout the growing season is required. 

The Maidenhair Fern does not usually require any pruning. However, any spent or untidy fronds can be trimmed away in spring to make way for new growth. Although hardy, container-grown ferns can be moved under cover to protect them from the lowest temperatures and worst winter storms. 

Maidenhair Fern Spacing

If given the correct growing conditions, the Maidenhair Fern can grow to an eventual 12-30 inches high by 12-18 inches wide. When planting this fern in a group, space plants around 15 to 18 inches apart. 

Maidenhair Fern Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light
Care Requirements: Easy
Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.
Pet Friendly: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Air Purifier: Moderate
Habit: Spreading
Growth Rate: Slow
Mature Height: 12-18 inches
Mature Spread: 12-18 inches
Flowering: No
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage
Fragrant: No
Foliage Type:
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green
Temperature: Above 70 °F (Above 21 )
Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)
Common Name: Maidenhair Fern
Other Name(s): Black Maidenhair Fern, Southern Maidenhair Fern, Venus Hair Fern
Scientific Name: Adiantum capillus-veneris
Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.