Adiantum philippense, (Goyali Lota, Kalijhant in Bengali: গয়ালী লতা, Hamsapadi, Kitamata, Tripadika in Sanskrit, Jarigida in Kannada, Hamsapadi in Hindi ), also known as walking maidenhair fern, or black maidenhair, is a species of maidenhair fern (Adiantum) that is widely distributed through the southern hemisphere, notably Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.
Mahogany maidenhair typically shows good disease resistance and is affected by relatively few insect pests. Its care is considered difficult because it needs a moist environment and frequent watering. However, its roots are susceptible to rot if overwatered or if the area lacks proper ventilation. Mahogany maidenhair is suited to people with some growing experience, as most can keep it alive for a period. Still, it may struggle to thrive and its leaves can dry out and become less healthy over time.
How to keep Adiantum Lunulatum.
Light
The mahogany maidenhair generally prospers in medium sun exposure, having originated from regions where sunlight is naturally diffused through a canopy. If exposed to too much sun, the leaves may burn, whereas lack of adequate light could impede its growth. While it has a varying degree of tolerance for low-light conditions, it prefers a steady and moderate exposure during its various developmental phases.
Temperature
Mahogany maidenhair naturally thrives in conditions with temperatures ranging from 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). It tends to prefer somewhat warmer climates. It is not necessary to adjust the temperatures seasonally, as the plant does well within this temperature range.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Adiantum
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 61 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 61 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Blue, Red
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- Belize, India, Angola, Mexico, Guatemala, Vanuatu, Rwanda, Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Fiji, Uruguay, Cuba, Paraguay, Indonesia, Haiti, Argentina, Cameroon, Burundi, Mozambique, Venezuela, Brazil, Ethiopia, Suriname, Malawi, Honduras, Peru, South Africa, Philippines, Colombia, Bolivia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Guyana, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Thailand
Other names.
