How to water the maidenhair fern? Introducing the correct method

The maidenhair fern (Adiantum) is a common household potted plant, named for its slender stems that resemble iron wire. Because it fears dryness and strong light, it must be placed in a spot without direct sunlight. The secret to the maidenhair fern's emerald-green leaves is plenty of water, so in everyday care you need to learn how to water it correctly.

How do you water a maidenhair fern correctly?

The maidenhair fern likes moist soil and a relatively humid air environment.

In spring, once the maidenhair fern starts growing, it should be watered more, keeping the potting soil in a fairly moist state, and water should be sprinkled around it in good time to increase air humidity.

In late spring and early summer, as temperatures gradually rise, besides keeping the potting soil moist, the frequency of watering should be increased.

In late autumn and winter, when temperatures are lower, simply keeping the potting soil moist is enough. Check the potting soil at all times and do not let its surface turn pale.

How often should a maidenhair fern be watered?

During the growing season it needs watering once a day; in hot summer it should be watered once in the morning and once in the evening each day, and at the same time water should be sprayed on the leaf surface and the ground around the pot to raise air humidity, but the leaf surface should not be sprayed too much, lest it lose its gloss. When watering, take care not to water at noon; at noon, sprinkle more water to increase air humidity.

When watering, be careful to avoid soiling the leaf surface, otherwise the leaves easily turn yellow and withered, affecting the ornamental effect.

The frequency of watering should also depend on the plant's growth condition; normally, watering once a day will keep the leaves emerald green. But if the water supply is insufficient or the weather is dry, the leaves will turn yellow or develop curled, scorched edges. At this point water must be replenished in time, and the amount of watering can be appropriately increased.

A small tip: everyone's life is very busy, and sometimes it is hard to water every day, and the maidenhair fern also most dislikes potting soil that alternates between dry and wet, so what can be done? To ensure the normal growth of the maidenhair fern, the pot can be placed on a damp sand tray with a little water added, which can sustain it for 2~3 days.