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rough maidenhair (Adiantum hispidulum)

Adiantum hispidulum is reported to be terrestrial.

LightAdiantum hispidulum tolerates shade.
WaterKeep Adiantum hispidulum evenly moist.
HumidityAdiantum hispidulum is reported to have a high humidity need.
TemperatureAdiantum hispidulum is frost hardy and hardy.
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Overview

Adiantum hispidulum is reported to be terrestrial.

Origin and habitat

Sources differ in describing the native range, which includes Africa, tropical parts of Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and multiple Pacific islands, with records from South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, the Comoros, Mauritius, the Malay Archipelago, Taiwan, and the Pacific region. English- and Spanish-language sources describe it as native to Australian states other than Tasmania, while Taiwan sources list it as native but not endemic. It is reported to occur commonly in moist, relatively sheltered environments, growing among rocks or in soil; Australian records include sites near rocks, rainforest, and open woodland, while another source lists inland unvegetated or sparsely vegetated habitat.

Characteristics

Adiantum hispidulum has a creeping rhizome.

Light

Adiantum hispidulum tolerates shade.

Watering

Keep Adiantum hispidulum evenly moist.

Humidity and airflow

Adiantum hispidulum is reported to have a high humidity need.

Temperature and dormancy

Adiantum hispidulum is frost hardy and hardy.

Propagation

Adiantum hispidulum can be propagated from spores, with sori occurring along the underside margins of each pinnule. It can also be propagated by division.

Photos

Adiantum hispidulum
📷 Poyt448 Peter Woodard · CC0 · source
Adiantum hispidulum
📷 Jacqui Geux, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jacqu · CC BY · source

Sources