General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches but may reach heights to 36 inches over time.
Plant Spread: 12 to 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: New growth fronds are rosy pink in color, maturing to bronzy-green.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Rough Maidenhair Fern
  • Five-Fingered Jack
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Adiantum hispidulum
  • Synonym: Adiantum pubescens

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Location: NYBG 
Date: June 14 22
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: Western Washington
Location: Balboa Park Botanical Gardens, San Diego, California       
Date: 2013-08-16
Location: Yarriabini N.P., N.S.W., Australia
Date: 2014-10-21

Date: 2012-11-23
Location: Balboa Park Botanical Gardens, San Diego, California        
Date: 2013-08-16
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Date: 2012-11-23

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