Maidenhair Fern 'Fragrans'

Adiantum raddianum 'Fragrans'

Supplied in a 12cm pot

Plant Highlights: Delicate fan-shaped fronds • Graceful arching habit • Thrives in humid indoor environments • Soft evergreen foliage • Pet friendly

Overview

Adiantum raddianum 'Fragrans', commonly known as the Maidenhair Fern, is an elegant tropical fern admired for its airy, bright green foliage carried on slender, dark wiry stems. Its finely divided, fan-shaped leaflets create a soft, graceful appearance that brings freshness and texture to indoor spaces throughout the year.

Unlike many houseplants, this fern prefers consistently moist compost and higher humidity, making it especially well suited to bright bathrooms, kitchens and other naturally humid rooms. Given the right conditions, it produces a lush display of delicate evergreen foliage that contrasts beautifully with larger-leaved tropical plants.

Why We Love It

• Fine, fan-shaped fronds create a soft, elegant display.

• Graceful foliage adds movement and texture to indoor planting.

• Thrives in naturally humid rooms.

• Excellent for bright bathrooms and tropical plant collections.

• Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Light

Place in bright, indirect light away from direct sunshine, which can scorch the delicate fronds. Avoid dark corners, as good filtered light encourages dense, healthy growth.

Watering

Keep the compost consistently moist at all times, allowing only the surface to begin drying before watering again. Never allow the root ball to dry out completely, as the delicate foliage can quickly brown and die back.

Compost

Grow in a moisture-retentive but free-draining houseplant compost in a pot with good drainage to maintain healthy roots.

Humidity and Temperature

High humidity is essential for healthy growth. Bright bathrooms and kitchens are ideal, while plants grown in drier rooms benefit from a pebble tray or humidifier. Protect from cold draughts and maintain temperatures above 15°C.

Feeding

Feed every four to six weeks during spring and summer using a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half the recommended strength. Feeding is generally unnecessary during autumn and winter.

Routine Care

Remove any brown or damaged fronds at the base to encourage fresh growth. Repot when the plant becomes crowded, taking care not to disturb the delicate root system more than necessary.

Perfect For

• Bright bathrooms.

• Living rooms.

• Home offices.

• Shelves and plant stands.

• Tropical indoor foliage displays.

Good to Know

Maidenhair Fern is less tolerant of drying out than many other houseplants. Consistent moisture and good humidity are the keys to keeping its delicate foliage lush and healthy. Adiantum raddianum 'Fragrans' is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a suitable choice for many pet-friendly homes.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 12cm nursery pot.

• Evergreen indoor fern.

• Best grown in bright, indirect light with consistently moist compost.

• Ideal for humid indoor spaces and tropical plant collections.