This evergreen to deciduous fern has a creeping rhizome that forms a clump. It has narrowed triangular mid green fronds with obovate toothed leaflets and arching black stems. The spores are produced on fertile fronds during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Adiantum venustumis naturally found in high altitude regions of the Himalayas and in south-west China growing along water courses in the understory of forests.

It prefers a semi-shaded, wind protected humid position and grows in organic rich moist fertile soil that is well drained and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Himalayan Maidenhair is grown for its foliage and spreading habit. It is planted in parks and gardens along shaded borders or used in a moist rockery. It is suitable for mountainous regions and establishes from division in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. It may also be grown in containers but dislikes root disturbance.ID 3195

Adiantum(ad-ee-AN-tum) venustum(vay-NUS-tum)

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