Adiantum Tenerum ‘Lady Moxham’ is a striking variety of Maidenhair Fern known for its large, fan-shaped, and gracefully weeping fronds. The delicate light-green foliage is held aloft on thin, shiny, black stems, creating a beautiful contrast. This evergreen fern has a more vigorous growth habit than some other Maidenhair varieties and can form a dense clump. It is a fantastic choice for a lush, tropical feel in a hanging basket, a pot, or in a sheltered, shady spot in the garden in warmer climates.
Care Tips:
- Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight will quickly scorch the delicate fronds. A position near an east-facing window is ideal.
- Watering: This fern must be kept consistently moist. Never allow the soil to dry out, as this will cause the fronds to turn brown and crispy. Water deeply but ensure the pot has good drainage to prevent the roots from sitting in water. Using a self-watering pot can be beneficial.
- Humidity: ‘Lady Moxham’ loves high humidity. Mist the foliage regularly, place the pot on a pebble tray with water, or grow it in a naturally humid room like a bathroom.
- Soil: Use a well-draining, moisture-retentive potting mix rich in organic matter, such as a peat-based mix.
- Pruning: Remove any old, yellowing, or damaged fronds to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance. If the plant dries out and goes crispy, you can cut all the fronds off at the base and new growth should emerge with proper watering.
- Pests: Keep an eye out for mealy bugs or scale.