Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum raddianum
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Maidenhair Fern highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposurePartial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Growing Zones outdoors 10-11(indoors 4-11)
Enchantingly Airy Foliage Maidenhair Fern
- Dainty, Lacy Green Leaves
- Eye-Catching Fern
- Looks Fresh and Clean
- A Cute Plant to Baby and Love On
- Airy, Delicate Foliage
- Bright Indirect Light
- Houseplant & Perennial in Warm Zones
- Loves Moisture!
- Award-Winning
- Fresh and Refined
No matter your personal style, the delicate Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum raddianum) adds a tremendous amount of charm to your home. Their feathery, fine texture works in modern, traditional, country, even industrial-chic interiors. Any place that needs grace and lightness.
Winning an Award of Garden Merit, Maidenhair Fern has become a popular houseplant! Wonderful indoors or out, Ferns always impart cool, green hues and calming, refreshing ambiance.
Unique, delicate, light-green foliage made up of many tiny triangular fronds, adorning each paper-thin frond. Each held aloft on contrasting black, shiny stems. Further contrasting are the red fiddleheads as they first emerge from the crown of the plant. Small leaves grow geometrically in a sweetly charming manner, dangling from thin, wiry stems.
There are different Maidenhair Fern species that grow natively as hardy perennials throughout North America and this Maidenhair is native to Hawaii. They are surprisingly hardy little plants!
You'll be sure to love the open, airy look and delicate texture these lovely plants impart to any area they inhabit.
How to Use Maidenhair Fern In The Landscape
Reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide, these delicate houseplants won’t take up much room, however, they really let their presence be known with graceful air and finery. Like something out of a misty, magical fairy glen, Maidenhair Ferns look so fragile, yet are quite tough!
A fine-textured addition to containers and as a summer annual. When grown indoors, the ethereal Maidenhair Fern does wonderfully in terrariums, greenhouses, or containers, any place where there will be ample moisture, humidity, and indirect light.
When grown indoors, the ethereal Maidenhair Fern does wonderfully in terrariums, greenhouses, or containers, any place where there will be ample moisture, humidity, and shade.
Place one in your humid bathroom where you are sure to see it every day. Grow them near a water feature, or keep a diffuser running. Misting the plants daily will help, too.
Requiring high humidity, an outdoor Maidenhair Fern prefers locations draped over creeks and bodies of water such as pools and babbling streams. Any area with moisture high and light is indirect.
The delicate Maidenhair Fern makes a magnificent specimen when used in Japanese Kokedama! For a more modern look, try slipping your Maidenhair Fern under a Glass Cloche!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Keep Maidenhair Fern evenly moist at all times. Make it a habit to walk by your Fern daily and gently pat the top of the soil, just to assess their needs. You'll gain a touch for knowing when it's starting to dry out. Top off the plant with filtered water as needed, allowing extra moisture to collect in a dish after it drains from the drainage holes in your pots. Avoid allowing the plant to dry out completely, nor sit in water which can rot the roots. You'll likely lose it, and no one needs that heartache.
Ferns grow outdoors in warmer growing zones 10 and 11, where there is no chance of a freeze. Tolerant of bright light as long as it is indirect, they must be kept away from direct sun. Ferns hate dry air and should be placed as far from air conditioning units and drafts as possible. Misting them or placing them on a tray of rocks you can keep filled with water for air humidity, will help so much to maintain this magical Ferns environment!
Requiring moist soil that is rich in organic matter, and they must be well-drained soil. Any containers they are in must remain consistently moist and also have drainage holes to prevent too much water. Avoid clay or unglazed terra cotta pots, as they tend to wick moisture away quickly.
It's normal to see new growth emerging and replacing older foliage as it ages. Continuously renewing the delicate foliage for the freshest, cleanest look.
Give them tender loving care and appreciate them every day, and these enchanting beauties will reward you with an airy refinery fit for a fairy. Order yours from NatureHills.com today!
