Common Maidenhair

Scientific Name: Adiantum capillus-veneris L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Polypodiales / Pteridaceae / Adiantum L./ Adiantum capillus-veneris L.

Common Maidenhair
General Information
Usda SymbolADCA
GroupFern
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsADCA

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Common Maidenhair.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)2
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.7
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound3000000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Common Maidenhair

Common Maidenhair

Common Maidenhair

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