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Fellow Gardeners: Does anyone know how to grow this plant successfully?? When I bought this plant it was lush and full. It is now almost dead and I would like to save it. I keep it moderatly moist with very good humidity and good light. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
From: NYC | Registered: Jan 2004
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All of the Adiantums or maidenhair ferns are very fragile plants. They don't like their roots disturbed. They don't like their fronds touched. They do not tolerate dry air or dry soil at all. They don't like hard water. And temps below 65 degrees will also bring on their demise. Even an occasional lapse will trigger a rapid decline.
In the home, the Adiantums do best when placed in a terrarium where the air and soil moisture can be kept constantly moist.
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To gardener barleychown: the link you suggested was right on as the plant was originaly from this grower. Thanks so much!
From: NYC | Registered: Jan 2004
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No wonder I've never been able to keep a maidenhair fern alive, they are extremely fragile and picky. Don't let your cat fall in love with it, then its a sure goner.
bbbbbbbbb Women and cats will do as they please. Men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
From: The real OC in sunny So. Cal. | Registered: Aug 2003
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