Adiantum filiforme
A subtropical maidenhair described by Gardner from Paraguay and north-eastern Argentina. Grow it warm in summer with a cooler, slightly drier winter.
At home, aim for
Day
IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light
ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground
Where it grows wild
No habitat notes specific to this species were found; like most tropical maidenhairs it is assumed to grow on shaded, moist forest floors, banks and rocks.
Few records carry an elevation; the region is lowland.
ParaguayArgentina Northeast
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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