Species Dwarf Coastal Maidenhair Fern
lime foliage and brown stems

Dwarf Coastal Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum

The Dwarf Coastal Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum) is a low-growing, evergreen fern found near the coast from Northern California to Alaska. The small, leathery fronds form a fan-shape from a black, branching rhizome. The individual leaflets are translucent and fragile, giving the entire fern an almost transparent look. With its mounding habit, the Dwarf Coastal Maidenhair Fern is perfect for adding a dense ground cover to rock gardens, woodland gardens, and native planting beds. It does best in filtered light and prefers rich, moist soils.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Spore Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

The Dwarf Coastal Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum) prefers moist, warm conditions and requires regular watering. Water the plant thoroughly about 2 to 3 times a week during the spring and summer months, making sure that the potting mix is consistently damp but not soggy. During autumn and winter, reduce the frequency of watering to just once a week. To adequately water the plant, thoroughly drench the potting soil until water flows from the bottom of the pot. Allow the excess water to drain away from the pot and then empty the tray of any water. It is important to check that the potting mix never dries out, as this will quickly damage the plant.

sunlight

The Dwarf Coastal Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum) requires about 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive and survive. It does not like to be in direct sunlight all day long and should receive partial shade as well. The best hours of sunlight for this plant are usually between 10am and 4pm, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. It is important to provide this fern with plenty of indirect light throughout the day, but it should never be exposed to direct sunlight for more than 4 to 6 hours a day.

pruning

Dwarf Coastal Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum) is a low-growing evergreen fern native to coastal regions of northern California and Oregon. Pruning Dwarf Coastal Maidenhair Fern should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Pruning away dead or damaged fronds, along with any fronds that are starting to shed spores (which look like large round balls), will not only help the plant look its best, but will also help encourage new, healthy growth. Cut back fronds to just above the soil line to keep them neat and remove any that have become weak or floppy. Prune enough to keep plants tidy but avoid aggressive haircuts and always practice good hygiene afterward.