Bermuda maidenhair fern (Adiantum bellum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Bermuda maidenhair fern on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Shade
- Temperature: 10–28 °C
About Bermuda maidenhair fern
Adiantum bellum, or Bermuda Maidenhair Fern, is a delicate and elegant fern with finely divided fronds and dark, wiry stems. Its light green, ethereal-textured leaves make it ideal for terrariums, hanging baskets in bright indoor spaces, or as part of a moist shade garden.
Native range
Bermuda, the Caribbean, and the southeastern United States
Care tips
It requires bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch its fronds. Keep the substrate consistently moist, but never waterlogged, and ensure high ambient humidity, perhaps with a humidifier or pebble tray. Use a well-draining, organic-rich substrate. A common mistake is allowing the substrate to dry out completely, which quickly leads to dehydration and wilting of the fronds.
How to save a dying Bermuda maidenhair fern
- Warning signs
- Dry or brown leaves, especially at edges. Frond drop. Wilted, lifeless appearance.
- First aid
- Increase humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray. Water if soil is dry. Remove dead fronds.
- What kills it
- Dry air and lack of humidity. Over or underwatering. Cold drafts. Direct sun exposure.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! Maidenhair ferns are resilient. With consistent humidity and proper watering, it can regrow.