Polished Maidenhair (Adiantum Concinnum) is a perennial fern in the Pteridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Adiantum concinnum is a rhizomatous geophyte fern known commonly as polished maidenhair or maidenhair fern, used traditionally as a local herbal medicine.

Polished Maidenhair

Polished Maidenhair

Adiantum Concinnum

Adiantum concinnum is a rhizomatous geophyte fern known commonly as polished maidenhair or maidenhair fern, used traditionally as a local herbal medicine.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover, humidity enhancer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Polished Maidenhair

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Pteridaceae
Genus:Adiantum