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Stalked maidenhair (Adiantum petiolatum) Care Guide
Care guide for Stalked maidenhair: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Frank Thomas Sautter · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightBright, indirect light (near a sheer-curtained window).
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityHigh humidity (70-90%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.5 m (1.5 ft).
Origin
Native to: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast.
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