What kind of growing environment does the maidenhair fern like?

Other names for the maidenhair fern

Iron wire grass, maiden's hair, iron wire herb, water pig bristle soil.

Growth habits of the maidenhair fern

The maidenhair fern likes fertile, well-drained calcareous sandy loam. For household potting, a mix of loam, leaf mold and river sand can be used. The maidenhair fern is native to streamsides with flowing water or dripping rock walls at altitudes of 100-2800 m, and is an indicator plant of calcareous soil.

The suitable growing temperature for the maidenhair fern is 21-25°C during the day and 12-15°C at night. As long as the temperature is above 5°C, the leaves will remain fresh green, but below 5°C the leaves will suffer frost damage.

The maidenhair fern likes diffused light and is afraid of direct sunlight. Indoors, it should be placed in a bright spot; even if placed there for 1 year, it can still grow normally.

The symbolic meaning of the maidenhair fern

Elegance, a maiden's tenderness.

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