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Adiantum aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Adiantum aleuticum
Other names
Aleutian maidenhair, Aleutian maidenhair fern, Adiantum aleuticum subsp. aleuticum, Adiantum pedatum, Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum, Five-fingered maidenhair fern
Genus
Adiantum Adiantum
Species
A. aleuticum - A. aleuticum is a semi-evergreen fern with black-stalked, green, divided fronds made up of oblong segments.
Adiantum aleuticum is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
Diseases
Sometimes affected by rust in damp winters.
General care
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds should be removed.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Adiantum aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Underplanting, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant outdoors in moderately fertile soil. Bright mid-day sun can cause damage. Or plant inside in a mix of 1 part loam, bark, charcoal and lime chippings; 2 parts sharp sand; 3 parts leaf mould. Ensure humidity with good ventilation and fertilse monthly.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Hart's tongue ferns contrast well with more feathery ferns, that toleratedry shade.
Botanical name
Adiantum aleuticum
Other names
Aleutian maidenhair, Aleutian maidenhair fern, Adiantum aleuticum subsp. aleuticum, Adiantum pedatum, Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum, Five-fingered maidenhair fern
Genus
Adiantum Adiantum
Species
A. aleuticum - A. aleuticum is a semi-evergreen fern with black-stalked, green, divided fronds made up of oblong segments.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Sometimes affected by rust in damp winters.
General care
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds should be removed.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Adiantum aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Underplanting, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant outdoors in moderately fertile soil. Bright mid-day sun can cause damage. Or plant inside in a mix of 1 part loam, bark, charcoal and lime chippings; 2 parts sharp sand; 3 parts leaf mould. Ensure humidity with good ventilation and fertilse monthly.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Adiantum aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair)
Adiantum aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair)
Adiantum aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair)
Adiantum aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair)
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COMPANION PLANTS
Hart's tongue ferns contrast well with more feathery ferns, that toleratedry shade.
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