Silver Dollar Maidenhair (Adiantum peruvianum)

Overview

Overview

Silver Dollar Maidenhair (Adiantum peruvianum) is a stunning tropical maidenhair with large, round, silver-dollar-sized pinnae. It is one of the most distinctive and sought-after Adiantum species.

Taxonomy

Family:	Pteridaceae
Genus:	Adiantum (ad-ee-AN-tum)
Species:	peruvianum (per-u-vee-AN-um)

Description

Fronds are 30–60 cm long, bipinnate, with very large, nearly circular pinnae (2–4 cm diameter) that are pale green with a silvery sheen. Stipes are black, wiry. The plant forms an open, airy clump.

Habitat and Cultivation

Native to Andean cloud forests. Requires high humidity, cool nights, bright indirect light, and constantly moist, well-drained soil. Challenging but rewarding for dedicated fern growers.