What are the characteristics of maidenhair fern? A complete guide
Maidenhair fern is a common indoor foliage plant for home potting. Because its stems are slender and resemble wire in color, everyone calls it maidenhair fern. Do not underestimate this potted plant: wherever it grows, there is calcareous soil. Place maidenhair fern in the living room or bedroom, and it can grow well even without sunlight.
Other names for maidenhair fern
Wire grass, maiden's hair, wire fern, water pig bristle soil.
Growth habits of maidenhair fern
Maidenhair fern likes fertile, well-drained calcareous sandy loam; for home potting, a mix of loam, leaf mold and river sand can be used. Maidenhair fern is native to stream sides or dripping rock walls at altitudes of 100~2800 m, and is an indicator plant of calcareous soil.
The suitable daytime growing temperature for maidenhair fern is 21~25°C, and at night 12~15°C. As long as the temperature is above 5°C, the leaves will stay fresh green, but below 5°C the leaves will be frostbitten.
Maidenhair fern likes scattered light and is afraid of direct sun. Indoors, it should be placed in a bright spot; even if placed there for 1 year, it can still grow normally.
The meaning of maidenhair fern
Elegance, the delicacy of a young girl.
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