Adiantum ‘Little Lady’ is a small, delicate, and compact fern, prized for its light and airy fronds. Its slender, dark stems bear small, soft green leaflets, creating particularly elegant and textured foliage.
Its compact habit makes it a beautiful plant for small spaces, open terrariums, or tropical arrangements. Like other maidenhair ferns, it appreciates consistent moisture and a humid atmosphere.
Remove any completely dry or brown fronds at their base to stimulate new growth.
Avoid letting the plant dry out completely: even if dry fronds can be pruned, significant dryness can lead to considerable foliage loss.
Tip: With Adiantum, humidity is key. A bright location without direct sunlight, a consistently slightly moist substrate, and good ambient humidity will help maintain its delicate and lush foliage.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Pteridaceae.
- Origin: Horticultural cultivar of a fern from the genus Adiantum
- Watering:
- Autumn - Winter: Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Spring - Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of soil: Light and well-draining.
- Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, East, or 1m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Medium.
- Temperature:
- Between 18ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
- Protect the plant from cold drafts and heat sources.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
