Himalayan maidenhair fern (Adiantum venustum) ad-ee-AN-tum ven-OO-stum Genus:  Adiantum Elegant, lacy foliage on black stems makes this maidenhair fern a standout, even among others in the genus. In addition, when new fronds emerge in late winter or early spring, they are bright bronze-pink. Only about a foot high, Himalayan maidenhair ferns can spread by creeping rhizomes to form a sizeable colony. They also make eye-catching indoor plants and pair well with orchids. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Lacy, delicate foliage on black stalks. Evergreen, but deciduous below 14°F. Spreads indefinitely. Care:  Grow in moist but well-drained soil in part shade. Propagation:  Divide in early spring. Sow spores when ripe at 59°F or warmer. Problems:  Generally problem-free, but scale insects may occur if fern is grown under glass.

Overview

Height Less than 6 in. Growth Habit Runs Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Foliage Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Indoor Plant Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Fern