Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Pinterest
My Plant Collections
Common Name Botanical Name
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Pinterest
My Plant Collections
Common Name Botanical Name
Create Your Garden

Adiantum raddianum (Delta Maidenhair)

Delta Maidenhair, Adiantum cuneatum, Adiantum rubellum

AGM Award
Adiantum raddianum,Delta Maidenhair, Adiantum cuneatum, Adiantum rubellum, Evergreen Fern, Shade plants, shade perennial, plants for shade, plants for wet soil

Elegant and fast-growing, Adiantum raddianum (Delta Maidenhair) is a tufted evergreen fern with smooth, purplish-black stalks bearing triangular, 3-pinnate, lacy fronds composed of rounded, fan-shaped segments. Emerging light green, they darken with age and can reach 18 in. in length (45 cm). Popular as a houseplant, it is long-lived if it receives sufficient humidity and is not exposed to drafts.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
  • Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall and wide (30-60 cm).
  • A part to full shade lover, it is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. If grown in full shade, the foliage will lose its vitality. As a houseplant, grow it in bright indirect light in the summer and full light in the winter.
  • A great choice for beds and borders, underplanting shrubs and roses, or containers.
  • Virtually disease free. Deer resistant.
  • The plant requires little pruning other than the removal of dead leaves. Propagate by spores.
  • Native to Tropical Americas, West Indies
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
Buy Adiantum raddianum (Delta Maidenhair)
Add to Any Collection
My Collection
Buy Plants
Compare All Adiantum

Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 10 - 11
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Family Pteridaceae
Genus Adiantum
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Full Shade
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
How Many Plants Do I Need? Learn Now
Not sure which Adiantum (Maidenhair Fern) to pick?
Compare Now

Alternative Plants to Consider

Adiantum jordanii (California Maidenhair)
Adiantum jordanii, California Maidenhair Fern, California Maidenhair, California Native Ferns, Oregon Native Ferns
Adiantum jordanii (California Maidenhair)
Add to Any Collection
My Collection
Adiantum capillus-veneris (Southern Maidenhair Fern)
Adiantum capillus-veneris, Southern Maidenhair Fern, Common Maidenhair Fern, Maidenhair Fern, Venus Hair Fern
Adiantum capillus-veneris (Southern Maidenhair Fern)
Add to Any Collection
My Collection
Adiantum pedatum (Northern Maidenhair Fern)
Adiantum pedatum, Northern Maidenhair Fern, Maidenhair Fern, Five-Fingered Maidenhair Fern, American Maidenhair Fern, Shade plants, shade perennial, plants for shade, plants for wet soil
Adiantum pedatum (Northern Maidenhair Fern)
Add to Any Collection
My Collection
Adiantum aleuticum (Maidenhair Fern)
Adiantum aleuticum,Maidenhair Fern, Serpentine Maidenhair, Aleutian Maidenhair, Five-Fingered Fern, Western Maidenhair, Shade plants, shade perennial, plants for shade, plants for wet soilAGM Award
Adiantum aleuticum (Maidenhair Fern)
Add to Any Collection
My Collection
Adiantum venustum (Himalayan Maidenhair)
Adiantum venustum,Himalayan Maidenhair Fern, Evergreen Maidenhair, Evergreen Fern, Shade plants, shade perennial, plants for shade, plants for wet soilAGM Award
Adiantum venustum (Himalayan Maidenhair)
Add to Any Collection
My Collection
mytree / 123RF Stock Photo
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Add to Any Collection
My Collection
Buy Plants

Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 10 - 11
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Family Pteridaceae
Genus Adiantum
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Full Shade
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
How Many Plants Do I Need? Learn Now
Not sure which Adiantum (Maidenhair Fern) to pick?
Compare Now

Gardening Ideas

A Beautiful Duo with Agave ‘Blue Flame’ and ‘Blue Glow’ Garden ideas, Mediterranean plants, Water wise garden, Low maintenance garden, Agave Blue Flame, Blue Flame Agave, Agave Blue Glow, Blue Glow Agave, Blue agaves
Garden

A Beautiful Duo with Agave ‘Blue Flame’ and ‘Blue Glow’

Read More
A Ravishing Zen Garden Garden Ideas, Landscaping Ideas, Small Garden, Small Backyard, Small Space, Studio H landscape,succulent garden, drought tolerant garden, waterwise garden, Zen garden, Mediterranean garden, echeveria, aeonium, yucca bright star
Garden

A Ravishing Zen Garden

Read More
A Long-Lasting Summer Garden Idea with Marigold and Sage Plant Combinations, Summer Gardens, Marigold, Sage, Canna Lily, Dusty Miller
Garden

A Long-Lasting Summer Garden Idea with Marigold and Sage

Read More
A Colorful and Low Maintenance California Garden Garden ideas, landscape ideas, Drought Tolerant, Full Sun, Part sun, Mediterranean plants, Water wise garden, Low maintenance garden, Debora Carl Landscape Design,Kangaroo Paws, Senecio, agave demestiana Variegata
Garden

A Colorful and Low Maintenance California Garden

Read More
An Easy Summer Planting Idea with Lantana and Ornamental Grasses Garden Ideas, Border ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Summer Border, Pennisetum Setaceum Rubrum, Lantana, Purple Fountain Grass, Lantana camara, deer resistant border, drought tolerant garden
Garden

An Easy Summer Planting Idea with Lantana and Ornamental Grasses

Read More
A Long-Lasting Border Idea with Tradescantia and Coleus Garden Ideas, Border ideas, Plant Combination Ideas, Summer Border Idea, Tradescantia, Coleus, Purple Heart, Solenostemon, Drought tolerant plants
Garden

A Long-Lasting Border Idea with Tradescantia and Coleus

Read More
A Long-Lasting Border Idea with Pelargonium, Heliothrope and Senecio Garden Ideas, Border ideas, Plant Combination Ideas, Summer Border Idea, Pelargonium, Geranium, Dusty Miller, Silver Dust, Heliotropium, Heliotrope, Senecio Cineraria, Drought tolerant plants
Garden

A Long-Lasting Border Idea with Pelargonium, Heliothrope and Senecio

Read More
A Stunning Plant Combination Idea Garden Ideas, Border ideas, herbaceous borders, Annual Sage 'Blue Monday' , Salvia Viridis 'Blue Monday' , Annual Clary 'Blue Monday',Cosmos bipinnatus, Cosmos antiquity, Cosmos Cosimo
Garden

A Stunning Plant Combination Idea

Read More
An Easy Plant Combination Idea Garden Ideas, Border ideas, herbaceous borders, Annual Sage 'Blue Monday' , Salvia Viridis 'Blue Monday' , Annual Clary 'Blue Monday',Cosmos Sulphureus 'Bright Lights', Yellow cosmos Bright Lights, Orange Cosmos Bright Lights, Sulphur Cosmos Bright Lights
Garden

An Easy Plant Combination Idea

Read More
Explore All Gardens

Create the garden you’ve always wanted

Get garden design ideas

Find your perfect garden

Find the plants that work for you

Ideas for seasons and regions

Design your garden

Use our interactive tools
to design your dream garden

Plant Calculator

How many Adiantum raddianum (Delta Maidenhair) do I need for my garden?

Input your garden space dimensions

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Adiantum raddianum (Delta Maidenhair) N/A Buy Plants

Please Login to Proceed

You Have Reached The Free Limit, Please Subscribe to Proceed

Create New Collection

Subscribe to Gardenia

To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of Gardenia
  • Add as many plants as you wish
  • Create and save up to 25 garden collections
Become a Member

Plant Added Successfully

Go to Garden Design Tool Done

You have Reached Your Limit

To add more plants, you must be a paid member of our site Become a Member
Go to Garden Design Tool

Update Your Credit
Card Information

Cancel

Create a New Collection

Cancel Create Collection

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

    You have been subscribed successfully

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Create Collection

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Create Collection

    Find your Hardiness Zone

    Find your Heat Zone

    Find your Climate Zone

    We use cookies on this website, you can read about them here. To use the website as intended please