Adiantum Fragrans《美叶铁线蕨》

Y05🌿 Highlights:

• Fine, airy foliage in bright green tones
• Perfect for softening floral designs or as a potted accent
• Thrives in humidity and shaded environments

🌿 Adiantum fragrans Care Tips

Adiantum fragrans, commonly known as the Fragrant Maidenhair Fern, is a graceful and compact variety of maidenhair fern. It features soft, light green, fan-shaped fronds with wiry black stems. While not strongly fragrant despite the name, it is cherished for its delicate appearance and gentle, flowing form—perfect for indoor pots or shady garden beds.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light or light shade.

• Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the fronds.

• Tolerates lower light but prefers consistent brightness for fuller growth.

💧 Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist, never soggy.

• Water when the top 1–2 cm (½ inch) of soil feels slightly dry.

• Never allow the soil to fully dry out—fronds will crisp quickly.

🌱 Soil

• Use a light, well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter.

• A mix of peat moss or coco coir with perlite or sand works well.

• Ensure the pot has good drainage holes.

💦 Humidity

• Loves high humidity (60–80%).

• Mist daily, use a pebble tray, or place near a humidifier—especially in air-conditioned spaces.

• Low humidity leads to dry, brown tips and fragile fronds.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal temperature range is 16–24°C (60–75°F).

• Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 12°C (54°F).

• Avoid placing near heating vents or direct AC flow.

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring–early autumn) with a diluted liquid fertilizer (¼ strength).

• Avoid over-fertilizing, as the roots and fronds are sensitive.

✂️ Maintenance

• Trim off yellowing or dead fronds at the base to promote new growth.

• Gently dust or rinse the fronds occasionally to keep them clean and healthy.

⚠️ Sensitive to:

• Low humidity

• Irregular watering

• Direct sun or heat sources

Fun Fact:

Despite its name, Adiantum fragrans doesn’t have a strong scent, but its graceful habit and refreshing appearance make it a favorite in homes and greenhouses.

Whether used fresh in floral styling or grown as a graceful indoor plant, Adiantum fragrans adds a touch of natural softness and movement wherever it’s placed.