Adiantum hispidulum
Rough Maidenhair Fern

A hairy-stemmed fern with a clumping, slowly-spreading growth habit. Deep-green, leathery, diamond to fan-shaped pinnules are held together by dark, wiry stems. New growth is rosy-pink. Place in a shady, moist, and well-drained site. Thrives best in humusy soil. Appreciates humidity. Deciduous in the temperate climates of USDA zones 8 - 10; evergreen in semi-tropical to tropical climates.

USDA zones: 8 - 10
Sunset zones: 5 - 9, 14 - 24; H1, H2
Mature size: 1 - 2 feet high and wide
Light needs: partial to full shade
Water needs: ample water