Adiantum macrophyllum
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Adiantum macrophyllum

Large-Leaf Maidenhair · Largeleaf maidenhair

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: partial_sun Toxicity: low
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
26
Observations
11

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Largeleaf maidenhair is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers Full Shade but can tolerate Partial Sun.

Ideal: Partial sun
FAQ
What are the sunlight requirements for Largeleaf Maidenhair?

Largeleaf Maidenhair (Adiantum macrophyllum) thrives in full shade, meaning it requires less than 3 hours of sunlight daily. It's important to observe how sunlight moves through your garden throughout the day, ensuring you select locations that provide the ideal balance of light and shade. This careful selection will help ensure the happiness and health of your plants.

🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Largeleaf maidenhair comes from tropical areas, where the weather is typically warm and humid. Consequently, it is well adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a stable temperature, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It usually cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
FAQ
What is the common name of Adiantum macrophyllum?

The common name of Adiantum macrophyllum is Largeleaf maidenhair.

What is the botanical name of Largeleaf maidenhair?

The botanical name of Largeleaf maidenhair is Adiantum macrophyllum.

💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The Largeleaf Maidenhair thrives with its delicate fronds. To keep it healthy, prune any dead or damaged fronds in early spring, cutting them back to the base to encourage new growth. Be careful not to prune too heavily. Regular pruning not only improves air circulation but also reduces the risk of disease, helping the plant maintain a vibrant appearance.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Fern, Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Adiantum
Family
Pteridaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 46 cm
Leaf Color
Lime Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Native Area
Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Panama, Jamaica, Colombia, Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica

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Common Names (2)

en Large-Leaf Maidenhair
en Largeleaf maidenhair