Maidenhair fern (Adiantum pyramidale)
Care, watering, light and tips for Maidenhair fern on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Shade
- Temperature: 10–28 °C
About Maidenhair fern
Adiantum pyramidale, known as the Pyramid Maidenhair Fern, is a delicate and elegant fern species, valued for its finely divided fronds and graceful shape. Its dark stems beautifully contrast with the light green of its leaflets, creating an ethereal texture. It is ideal for terrariums, humid shaded gardens, or as an indoor plant in controlled environments, adding a touch of freshness and sophistication.
Native range
Tropical Americas, from Mexico to South America
Care tips
This fern thrives in bright, indirect light; direct sunlight will scorch its delicate fronds. It requires consistent watering to keep the substrate moist, but never waterlogged; complete drying of the soil is fatal. Use a well-draining, organic-rich substrate, ideally a fern mix with good drainage. Absolutely avoid low ambient humidity, as its fronds will quickly dry out and curl.
How to save a dying Maidenhair fern
- Warning signs
- Dry, crispy fronds with brown or curled edges. Loss of shine.
- First aid
- Move to a humid, shady spot. Mist fronds with distilled water. Check substrate moisture.
- What kills it
- Dry air, lack of constant ambient humidity. Over or under watering.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if its rhizomes are green and firm, it will regrow with proper care and high humidity.