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| Botanical Name: |
Adiantum capillus - veneris
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Maidenhair Fern; Hair of Venus
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| Family Name: |
ADIANTACEAE
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| Genus: |
Adiantum
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| species |
capillus - veneris
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| Name Derivation |
is G: Gk.- unwetted, because the leaflets repel water; S: Lat. - Venus hair
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| Dimensions: |
40-50cm x 40cm +
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| Flower: |
n/a
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| Climate: |
n/a
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| Fruit: |
n/a
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| Propagation: |
Spores
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| Horticulture Use: |
Group plantings, fernery plant, terrariums, container plant, hanging baskets, floral work around water gardens, atrium plant.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Needs a cool moist root run with shade, protect from hot dry winds. Not frost tolerant. Applications of organic mulches beneficial
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| Foliage: |
Bipinnate or tripinnate bright green fronds dissected margins, black stripes
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