This small rhizomatous fern is erect and spreading and forms a dense rounded clump. It has tufted divided fronds with light green segments and the new growth is a delicate pink colour. The fertila fronds appear during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Adiantum hispidulum is naturally found from Australia to Malaysia, New Zealand and Africa growing in well drained fertile moist light soils in a semi shaded wind protected position and is frost and drought tender.

The Rough Maidenhair is grown for its foliage and clumping habit. It is an excellent understorey plant or is grown around a water features for a rainforest effect. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 2-3 years and is planted in tropical gardens. It tolerates hot spells by curling its fronds and in cool climates it is cultivated under glass as a specimen. It is also grown in pots or hanging baskets that are placed in a shade house. ID 428

Adiantum(ă-de-ĂN-tum) hispidulum(his-PID-ew-lum)

Adiantum`: from Greek a diantos- not moistened (from the belief that maidenhair ferns stayed dry even under water).

Pteridaceae (TE-ri-de-AY-see-ee)
(Adiantaceae)