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Adiantum chilense (Adiantum chilense)

Adiantum chilense, the Chilean maidenhair, is a delicate fern with finely divided, lacy fronds, ideal for shaded, moist environments.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix of peat moss, loam, and sand is suitable.

Temperature

Moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Protect from direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix of peat moss, loam, and sand is suitable.

Temperature

Moderate temperatures.

Avoid extreme fluctuations.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates, may die back in colder conditions.

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fronds are bipinnate to tripinnate, with delicate, fan-shaped to oblong pinnae.

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyPteridaceae
  • genusAdiantum
  • speciesAdiantum chilense
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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