Adiantum — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Adiantum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Adiantum aethiopicum
Adiantum aethiopicum
Family: Pteridaceae
Cultivation
Adiantum aethiopicum is native to southern Africa, most Australian states and New Zealand, experiencing climates ranging from tropical to cool temperate. Prefers a position in partial shade, growing best in sandy or loamy soils.
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Adiantum aleuticum
Adiantum aleuticum
Family: Pteridaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy, acidic soils in full shade. Spreads slowly by creeping, branching rhizomes to form large colonies over time.
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Adiantum capillus-veneris
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Family: Polypodiaceae
Cultivation
Adiantum capillus-veneris can be found growing wild from the warmer regions of the temperate zone right through to the tropics - its main requirement is moisture and so it is often found growing on wet rocks. Requires an abundance of moisture in the air and in the soil, though the soil should be well-drained. Likes a position with plenty of light but dislikes full sun.
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Adiantum pedatum
Adiantum pedatum
Family: Polypodiaceae
Cultivation
It does not always succeed outdoors in milder and moister temperate areas. It probably prefers to be covered in snow overwinter - could a mulch help? Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade.
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Adiantum venustum
Family: Polypodiaceae
Cultivation
Nearly hardy in sheltered places in Britain, though is more normally grown in a greenhouse. Requires an abundance of moisture in the air and soil. Prefers an alkaline soil.
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